<TITLE>07. Par 77-84</TITLE>L-77 Usually, in the old soldiers, when they put on those ornaments of war, they had a big belt, that buckled it together, holding over their loins, these shields, to keep the enemy's spears off. What a real lesson that is to us. And when the--the loin begin to get weak, hang down, the shield, they'd tighten up on their belt, bring them up tight again.
What a perfect picture today, when you begin to feel like you're slacking, or the devil says, "It's no use." Reach down and tighten up the belt a little bit, pull up the sword a little tighter in the hand, and go forward. I like that. Be ready for the march.

L-79 Every man walking under that blood that night, was commanded to stay there, not go out until the orders come to march.
And every man that's born of the Spirit of God, comes into Christ, has Everlasting Life, puts on his shield, his breastplate, standing ready, and forbidden to leave until orders to march.
Oh, isn't it marvelous? Aren't you glad you got it all harnessed up, tonight, you soldiers?

L-82 Used to have a song leader at the Tabernacle, our theme song was:
 The fight is on, O Christian soldiers,
 Face to face in stern array,
 With armor gleaming, colors streaming,
 The right and wrong's engaged today;
 The fight is on, but be not weary,
 Be strong and in His might hold fast;
 If God be for us, His banner over us,
 We'll sing the victor's song at last.
Many of them old saints has gone to the grave. But one of these days, yonder in a new world, when they come forth into the promised land, the banner of the cross will be over us, and we'll sing the victor's song. When we set at the Wedding Supper that night, around the table, that great table, maybe a hundred thousand miles long, with the Blood-washed saints setting around there. I want to go down along the table and shake hands with every one of them (Amen.), just shouting. You want to hear me shout? Wait till I get over there; watch me. I ain't big enough, yet for this. But notice, on the march now. Get ready. We're going.

L-84 Here's a sad picture, before we get over to our regular lesson. is found in the 38th verse. There... Listen.
And a mixed multitude went up with their flock...
There's where Israel made a mistake. The supernatural had been done. An the unconverted people followed because of the supernatural, finally got them into trouble. And on down, we'll notice here in about the 42nd verse and the 43rd verse. The Lord speaking to Moses, said that no one but those who were sacrificed... could eat the sacrifice, rather, but those who were circumcised. No strangers, no outsiders, no one should take it but those who are circumcised."
And what a disgrace that we have today in this day, beloved friends, that when, in the church, everybody that belongs to the church takes communion. And that's wrong. Only those who are redeemed, that's all who are worthy.


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