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.
Asked Mrs. R. to let me have a prayer-meeting in her house on Sabbath afternoon; she readily consented.  O that God would meet us there!—­With a feeble body, I set forward to the prayer-meeting; inviting as I went some, who seldom attend.  Met with one whom I had never seen before, who seems desirous of salvation, and was glad to accompany me.  There the Lord met with us.  One soul was made truly happy, and another rejoiced in the Lord, having received good the week before.  It was indeed a blessed season; but my poor body was pressed down with pain, which rendered it necessary for me to lie in bed till Monday evening.—­The two who have lately found peace, came to our house; we conversed, prayed with them, read the rules, and gave them each a copy.  O bless my feeble efforts!—­In answer to prayer, I awoke at five o’clock and arose, and though my body is weak, my spirit is alive.—­I am this day going to attempt the formation of a new class, having secured a place in the village to meet in.  I leave the result with the Lord, who knows my heart, and the hearts of the people.  Empty me of self, and if Thou canst, use me for Thy glory, and give me a proof that I am not going a warfare at my own charge.  Visiting some of the villagers, I felt that I was on the Lord’s errand, and think I lost sight of self.  O might it never more steal in!  At half-past three, I went to friends R., who have kindly offered a room to meet in, and have also given in their names to meet with us.  The two young women, who have lately witnessed a good confession, also joined with us, making four in all.  O write each name in heaven!—­This evening thirty new members were admitted on trial.  What a privilege to be numbered with God’s people!  But when I remember that the Lord is a wall of fire round about them, I wonder that I am not more in earnest.—­I found the throne easy of access.  I believe the influence in our little meeting was general.  What enjoyment has the world to equal communion with God?—­Increased communion with God.  I was at the prayer-meeting in the morning, and afterwards called upon several persons, to whom I endeavoured to speak faithfully; but who regards it?  Lord, I leave my feeble efforts with Thee.  I write, and why? because the review of God’s mercies proves a stimulus; and often, while committing to paper the Lord’s dealings with me, His love flames brighter on my heart.”

  ALL SHALL BE WELL.

  If Jesus be with me, when sorrows assail,
  And floods of affliction against me prevail;
  His countenance lifted, my passions shall still,
  And all shall be well, while I suffer His will.

  If crosses perplex me, and perils surround,
  Repose in my Saviour, my foes shall confound;
  No weapon shall prosper, or cause me to fear,
  But all shall be well, while His presence is here.

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