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“Thou art my trust from my youth.... My praise shall be continually of Thee.” “I will make Thy name to be remembered:... Therefore shall the people praise Thee.” Psalm 116:12-14 , R.V.; 104:33, 34 ; 106:2 ; 105:1, 2 (A.R.V.), 2, 3 ; 63:3-7 , A.R.V.; 56:11-13 , A.R.V.; 71:22-24, 5, 6 ; 45:17 .

Scriptural expressions of trust, praise, and remembrance of God. The paragraph consists entirely of biblical quotations expressing praise and trust in God.

The gospel invitation is not to be narrowed down and presented only to a select few, who, we suppose, will do us honor if they accept it. The message is to be given to all. When God blesses His children, it is not alone for their own sake, but for the world's sake. As He bestows His gifts on us, it is that we may multiply them by imparting.

Divine blessings are given to be shared universally with the world rather than restricted. The text provides ministry guidance on how believers should share God's gifts.

The Samaritan woman who talked with Jesus at Jacob's well had no sooner found the Saviour than she brought others to Him. She proved herself a more effective missionary than His own disciples. The disciples saw nothing in Samaria to indicate that it was an encouraging field. Their thoughts were fixed upon a great work to be done in the future. They did not see that right around them was a harvest to be gathered. But through the woman whom they despised a whole cityful were brought to hear Jesus. She carried the light at once to her countrymen.

The Samaritan woman immediately shared her discovery of Jesus, effectively bringing her city to Him. This paragraph recounts the biblical narrative of the Samaritan woman acting as a missionary.

This woman represents the working of a practical faith in Christ. Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary. No sooner does he come to know the Saviour than he desires to make others acquainted with Him. The saving and sanctifying truth cannot be shut up in his heart. He who drinks of the living water becomes a fountain of life. The receiver becomes a giver. The grace of Christ in the soul is like a spring in the desert, welling up to refresh all, and making those who are ready to perish eager to drink of the water of life. In doing this work a greater blessing is received than if we work merely to benefit ourselves. It is in working to spread the good news of salvation that we are brought near to the Saviour.

A genuine experience of Christ naturally inspires active sharing of faith and brings personal spiritual benefit. The paragraph discusses spiritual dynamics, faith, and the inner experience of believers.