Streams in the Desert

I have been meaning to type some of these wonderful words out for quite some time. Streams in the Desert has been around for while and I came across a large print edition at the thrift store. I am so glad I snatched it up because it is full of rich little lessons based on the scriptures. Here are a few little snippets:
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What Jesus gathered into his life from His prayers we can never know; but this we do know, that the prayerless life is a powerless life. A prayerless life may be a noisy life, and fuss around a great deal; but such a life is far removed from Him who, by day and night, prayed to God.
Part of June 6th entry
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The strength of the vessel can be demonstrated only by the hurricane, and the power of the gospel can be fully shown only when the Christian is subjected to some fiery trial. If God would make manifest the fact that "He giveth songs in the night," He must first make it night. William Taylor
Part of June 7th with scripture reference from Job 35:10