The Cloister Book; For Shut-In Worshipers and Pastorless Congregations (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909. Excerpt: ... SEVENTEENTH SERVICE An Interrupted Meeting i. INVOCATION /)lord, sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, thou hast promised to commune with those who are of a humble and contrite spirit. I would bring to thine altar the firstfruits of my life and the fatlings of my lips; for nothing is too good for thee. I am a great sinner; but thou art a great Saviour. Behold my penitence and hear my prayer; and, when thou hearest, forgive, for Jesus' sake. Amen. 2. HYMN: "From every stormy wind that blows." 3. SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 90. John 14:15-24. 4. PRAYER I thank thee, blessed Lord and Saviour, that I am permitted to call myself a Christian. I thank thee for my spiritual kinship with the innumerable host who worship thee in heaven, saying, Worthy art thou to receive glory and honor and power and dominion forever and ever, for thou hast redeemed us by thy blood And I thank thee for my place in the great family of believers who in many lands and languages on earth are worshipping thee as King over all and blessed forever. One family we dwell in thee. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all. Bless them now and make them true to their Lord, to the faith which thou didst deliver to them once for all, to the baptism of thy Spirit which makes them forever consecrate to thy service, and to thy sweet revelation of the Fatherhood of God. Give me the mind of brotherly love, the helping hand, and a great passion for souls to keep me from idling in the market-place while thy fields are white unto the harvest. In every relation of life, whether at home, in business or in social fellowship, keep me true to my Christian name. In my trials help me to find strength in thee. Give me a deep sympathy for all sufferers. Comfort them, O Lord; and, accord...