12. And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift. When the church abounds in holiness, she will know no lack of homage
from the surrounding people. Her glory will then impress and attract the
heathen around, till they also unite in doing honor to her Lord. The power of
missions abroad lies at home: a holy church will be a powerful church. The free
gifts of a willing people will enable the workers for God to carry on their
sacred enterprises without stint. Even the rich among the people shall in treat thy favor. By testifying against their sins shall the wealthy be
won to the faith of Jesus. They will come not to favor the church but to beg
for her favor. Many who should know better make compromises and become reticent
of unpopular truth to please the great ones of the earth; not so will the true
bride of Christ degrade herself, when her sanctification is more deep and more
visible.
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