Memoir of Mrs. Joanna Turner; As Exemplified in Her Life, Death, and Spiritual Experience (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. 1827. Excerpt: ... I am more and more satisfied and assured, that I am where I ought to be, and, 'to obey, is better than sacrifice ' The approbation of my God is to me abundantly better, than all the enjoyments of life; and these I have too "My soul followeth hard after God; none but he can help the people, I endeavour to point them all to Him; I want nothing, but more of his blessed self, his Spirit, likeness to him, in every action, every temper. How ashamed, how sorry am I, for all that is contrary; and indeed, that is every thing I think, say, or do. All day long my refuge is in Jesus; my happiness, that 'his blood cleanseth from all sin ' "I think sometimes, ' When things here are settled, and the workmen have finished, I shall be so happy ' and immediately recollect the folly of deferring the expectation of happiness one moment, oi hoping for it in any thing here below, it being to be enjoyed only in God. Employment, station, situation, arc not the least impediment. "William and Sally are great helps to me, in every respect. Last night, brother William, Mrs. Shepherd and her daughter, were with us. We read a sermon; we sang and prayed, and the Lord strengthened and blessed us all together. "You. cannot conceive the sweet openings of Providence, and blessed teachings of the Spirit to my own soul, I am favoured with, to gently lead, allure, and draw the people to the Lord; it is heavenly employment I give up my time to all that come. "Shall be glad of more of the dialogues, and some few of Dr. Watts' Second Catechisms for Children.' The place before our house is their play place, and very noisy they were the first two evenings. I intend to invite them all into my house, and give a halfpenny each, to play at some other place; and at the same time, perhaps, to speak t...