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In His Presence
`The
aged, the sorrowing, and the sin-burdened, the children at
play in their innocent joy, the little creatures of the
groves, the patient beasts of burden, - all were happier in
His presence.' (DA74)
`The
souls that came to Jesus felt in His presence that even for
them there was escape from the pit of sin. Jesus greeted them
as children of God, estranged indeed from the Father's house,
but not forgotten by the Father's heart. And their very misery
and sin made them only the more the objects of His
compassion.' (COL186)
Jesus
`awed men by His purity and elevated morality, while
His love and gentle benignity inspired them with enthusiasm.
The poorest and humblest were not afraid to approach Him.’
(3T422)
`His
voice was the first sound that many had ever heard, His name
was the first word they had ever spoken, His face the first
they had ever looked upon. Why should they not love Jesus, and
sound His praise? As he passed through the towns and cities He
was like a vital current, diffusing life and joy wherever He
went.' (DA350)
`Wherever
He was, in the synagogue, by the wayside, in the boat thrust
out a little from the land, at the Pharisee's feast or the
table of the Publican, He spoke to men of things pertaining to
the higher life. The things of nature, the events of daily
life were bound up by Him with the words of truth. The hearts
of His hearers were drawn to Him; for He had healed their
sick, had comforted their sorrowing ones, and had taken their
children in His arms and blessed them. When He opened His lips
to speak, their attention was riveted upon Him, and every word
was to some soul a savor of life unto life.' (COL338)
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