The Christian worker's rest.
I. IN A WORLD WHERE THERE IS NO TRUE REST.
II. PROCEEDING FROM THE LORD.
1. Divinely commanded.
2. Divinely prepared.
3. Divinely shared.
III. TO FIT FOR FURTHER SERVICE.—M.
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Mark 6:31
The Pulpit Commentary on Mark 6:31
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