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He would give gold to everyone who would ask Him

If God announced that He would give gold to everyone who would ask Him — how many would remain poor? Would not the gates of Heaven be thronged perpetually with seekers for the dazzling gift? If crowns and honors and earthly prizes were promised for the asking — who would not ask for them?

Now, all the glorious things of divine love and grace, are to be had, simply for the asking. Does it seem possible that anyone should fail then to ask? Is it because it is a spiritual good, that so few ask for it?

Or do men really know, as they go on in their mad rush for money and power — that God Himself may be had for the asking? They toil and sacrifice and wear out their lives and lose their souls — to gain perishable riches; while by falling on their knees, and turning their eyes toward God, and putting up an earnest cry to Him, they would receive eternal possessions, imperishable crowns and treasures!

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