Autobiography and Letters (Paperback)

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1853. Excerpt: ... at last. It is nearer day-break than you think it is, for the Day-spring from on high has surely visited you. It is your privilege to say, I shall not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord-- "However sinful, weak, and poor, Still wait and pray at mercy's door-- Faithful Jehovah must remain, Nor shalt thou seek his face in vain." As the Lord shall help you, still keep begging and praying, waiting, hoping, trusting and cleaving, "For he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. There is a set time to favour Zion," and a set time to favour Thee. The Lord only waits to be gracious. Even now, He is On His Way. The hour of your deliverance comes on apace, every day brings you a day nearer to it. If you can help it, do not indulge in hard thoughts of God, do not Nurse unbelief, doubts and fears; "be not faithless, but believing;" grieve not the Holy Spirit of God by evil questionings, and sullen behaviour--remember, that, Blessed is she (and consequently, blessed is he) that believeth. Kemember that unbelief, pride, and rebellion, are three of the greatest stumbling-blocks in your way: pray frequently and fervently for what you feel your need of, pray for a tender conscience and a closer walk with God. Consider these things, and the Lord give thee an understanding in all things. Ed. Blackstock. LETTERS TO FRIENDS. 1834. May the good Lord furnish me with the well-spring of wisdom, and make it as a flowing brook May the Lord the Spirit counsel me, that I may counsel you--that I may be as the mouth of God to comfort you You first express your concern at my leaving, and say that it renders you very uneasy. It cost me much weaning, and many tears to part with the First ministry that ever was useful to me. And as for Mr. G, whose ministry I enjoyed about six or seven months, I ...