Friends Intelligencer Volume 16; A Religious and Family Journal (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. 1859 Excerpt: ...2d. I thank thee, 0 Father, that thou condescends to my low estate; fit me and those of my mother's household for the eujoyment of thyself. 4th. Let my joy be of an enduring nature that forsakes us not in the day of trouble; may I cause none to err, may I give up my Btubborn will to the dictates of Truth, and let it have dominion over me; all that I trust in must be given up, and I must acquiesce in the Divine will. Forsake me not, Oh Heavenly Parent let the arms of thy love gather us all into thy peaceful enclosure. 13th. " Let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and turn unto the Lord and to our God, and he will abundantly pardon." 19th. Awake, 0 my soul, and act with energy in the path of thy allotment, seeking continual assistance of the Divine Arm of Power through the several scenes of labor each day brings. 22d. The language, " Search me and try me, 0 Lord, and if there be iniquity in me do thou it away," has been with me. 23d. Oft in the morning every thing looks promising, resolutions are fresh in the memory that seem sufficient to carry us through the day prosperously, that is the better life uppermost; but evening oft brings regrets, so it is with me now. Oh for more faithfulness If succeeding days be granted, may more ardent desires arise, and a faithful walk be maintained. 2Gth. Thy tender love has been felt; may I be concerned to dwell under its canopy when it is spread, and have faith to seek after thee when it is withdrawn, for thou lovest those that seek after thee. 12th mo. 5th. May I be aroused, and not rest until my way be established, and I know of my goings forth to be under thy guidance, 0 Lord, so that I may inherit the blessing. Thy love has been felt, may I labor for it more than ...