Journal of the Life and Religious Labors of Sarah Hunt; (Late of West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania) (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. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... business, and get it occupied without scanning all as with a vulture's eye, there is no lack of employment then. The lamentation may well be taken up by such: " They made me keeper of their vineyards, but mine own I have not kept. I have been down in my gardens to see if the vines flourished, if the pomegranates are budded, or whether the tender grapes appear." O my Soul, thou knowest thy place of safety is at the King's gate, clothed in sackcloth, though thy fellows see it not To-day closes the year 1854. It has been fraught with very many sweet and heart-cheering events, mixed however with their opposites. But changeable as all things here are, and subject as we are to disappointment, I am of the opinion there is more joy than sorrow, more to be thankful for than to complain of. My very soul abounds with gratitude to God. What shall I render for all Thy benefits? Devotion, thanksgiving and praise, in that Thou hast kept me as the apple of Thine eye, nor suffered the devourer to prevail. And now, humbled in thy presence, I ask Thy holy power to shield me, Thy spirit to instruct and guide me through the time that is yet to come. I forgive all, and hope to be forgiven. I can most sincerely ask for all the " blessing which maketh rich, and adds no sorrow with it." First month 27th, 1855.--Nearly a month of the year has passed away. Deep indeed, O my soul, have been the trials thou hast had to pass through, known in their fulness only to God By His almighty hand thou hast been upheld. Cast all thy care upon Him, and wait in the attitude of an humble suppliant for continued succor in every calamity, until the short journey of life is accomplished. Keep the faith in heights and in depths, and fight the good fight with every foe thou hast to combat, ...