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  COMPANY OF THE APOSTLES
  by Mary Wilder Tileston
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Summary: The sermon explores the unity of the Church and the call to
live in accordance with the teachings of the apostles.

Topics: "Christian Unity", "Saints In Heaven"
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 1:10, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 12:1, Revelation 7:9

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Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the unity of all believers in
Christ, emphasizing the gathering together of all things in Him, both in
heaven and on earth. She reflects on the communion and fellowship shared
among saints, acknowledging the struggles of those on earth and the
glory of those in heaven, yet recognizing that all are one in Christ.
Tileston encourages living in a way that honors the saints who have gone
before us, following their example, fulfilling their legacy, and drawing
nearer to them as we grow holier.

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That He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which
are in heaven, and which are on earth.

--EPHESIANS 1:10

For all the saints who from their labors rest,

Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,

Thy name, O Jesu, be for ever blessed.

Alleluia!

Oh, blest communion! fellowship divine!

We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;

Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine.

Alleluia!

WILLIAM W. HOW

IN the glorious company of the apostles, the goodly fellowship of the
prophets, the noble army of martyrs, the holy Church throughout all the
world is one. Therefore year by year let us reverently commemorate their
names, remembering what they were, but stead-fastly gazing at what they
are. Their very words are still ringing in our ears: of some the beloved
image too is full before us. Let us live as they would bid us, could
they still speak: let us fulfil their known behests, following in their
steps, filling up the works that they began, carrying on their hallowed
offices, now be-queathed to our care; let us be like them in deadness to
sin, and unceasing homage to our unseen Lord. As we grow holier, we grow
nearer to them; to be like them is to be with them; even now they are
not far from us, we know not how nigh.

HENRY EDWARD MANNING

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