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484 THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES aim he kept steadfastly before him, — to be faithful to the One who at the gate of Damascus had revealed Himself to him. From this aim nothing had power to turn him aside. To exalt the cross of Calvary, — this was the all-absorbing motive that inspired his words and acts. The great purpose that constrained Paul to press forward in the face of hardship and difficulty should lead every Christian worker to consecrate himself wholly to God's service. Worldly attractions will be presented to draw his attention from the Saviour, but he is to press on toward the goal, showing to the world, to angels, and to men that the hope of seeing the face of God is worth all the effort and sacrifice that the attainment of this hope demands. Though he was a prisoner, Paul was not discouraged. Instead, a note of triumph rings through the letters that he wrote from Eome to the churches. ''Rejoice in the Lord alway," he wrote to the Philippians, ''and again I say. Rejoice. ... Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.'' "My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. ... The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all."