Religion in Earnest eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 339 pages of information about Religion in Earnest.

Religion in Earnest eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 339 pages of information about Religion in Earnest.
know not, but my work is with the Lord.—­I went forth to visit the poor, not knowing whither to direct my steps.  I begged guidance from above, and believe the Lord heard me; for, quite accidentally I was led to the bedside of a woman, who had wandered from God; but in her affliction had found out her error.  She appeared much affected, and wished me to go again.—­Called upon M.H., upwards of eighty.  She quoted many promises, which were especially sweet to her.  It is delightful to visit such; another whom I saw, has been a persecutor, but is now seeking salvation.—­I called to see Mrs. Fettes, who has long been a mother in Israel.  My spirit was refreshed, while she spoke of her experience of the things of God.  Afterwards I saw Mrs. R.; with whom I had a blessed interview, especially at the throne of grace.  My soul thirsts after God.  I feel I am saved, but I want more.—­Mr. Jos.  Mortimer conducted a meeting at St. George’s Chapel, in which sixteen or seventeen persons obtained the forgiveness of sins.  One man, who had been struggling about two hours, witnessed a good confession before many witnesses.  When asked how he felt, he said, ’I feel as if I were in heaven:’  and indeed his countenance testified the happy change that had been effected.  My two sons, Richard and William, were much upon my mind; but they remain in good desires.  Lord, fasten conviction upon their hearts.—­The power of God was eminently present in the band-meeting.  My two daughters, went to the penitent form, seeking a full salvation; and there, glory be to God, they found it.  O that they may hold fast their confidence.  My heart bounded at the glad news, while tears gushed from my eyes.—­In Fossgate school-room a great number were made happy in God; I am told about fifty, and among them three members of my class.  Mrs. R——­e and Mrs. R——­n joined me, at the ‘eve of evening,’ to pray for them.  Whether it is in answer to our prayers or no, thankful I am, prayer has been heard and answered.—­This evening twenty-three young persons, who have received spiritual benefit, came to my little class.  I felt myself very inadequate to instruct them;—­complete poverty.  Lord, help me.  Mr. Mortimer accompanied me to visit a sick man, who, before we left, professed faith in Jesus.  O the unbounded mercy of God!  I want more of it.  It is estimated that, during the week, not less than three hundred have been brought to God:  and among them my Richard.  Keep him, O Lord, near Thy side, and teach him all Thy will.—­I feel cause of gratitude to God for His mercy to my family.  William has this night been brought under divine influence; glory be to God;—­a child of many prayers and many fears, but God has found him out.  O keep him, blessed Jesus.  Now all my family are brought to know God excepting little John; for whom I pray, and believe God hears.—­Mr. Slack divided my little company (about seventy); allotting thirty of them to Miss G. O Lord, send us both prosperity.—­I have lately felt the constant power to pray; and,
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