Quiet Talks on Following the Christ by S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon
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Not myself but the seed in life I have sown,
Shall pass on to ages--all about _me_ forgotten, Save the truth I have spoken, the things I have done. So let my living be, so be my dying, So let my name be emblazoned, unknown,-- Unraised and unmissed I shall still be remembered, Yes,--but remembered by what I have done." The Galilean Ministry. The fourth experience in this group was _the Galilean Ministry_. Our Lord Jesus gave Himself up to helping those in need. He devoted Himself to personal service among men. After John's imprisonment He withdrew to Galilee and ministered to the needy. There were crowds of them. They were in sorest need of body and spirit. And He gave Himself freely out to them in glad helpful service. He met their need. He did whatever their condition called for. He ministered to their bodily needs. He mingled among them freely as an older brother or friend, holding their children on His knees while He talked with them over their concerns and troubles. But He didn't stop there. Having won their hearts, He met their deeper needs. He comforted their hearts, talked to them one by one, drawing out their hearts, and speaking of the Father. And as the crowds thickened, He taught and preached to the multitudes. He |
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