Precious Gems for the Saviour's Diadem (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862 edition. Excerpt: ...deceive you, for while he cheats you with the promises in which you have no part, he explains away the warning and the punishment, Unless ye repent, "ye shall die in your sins." You say, "God is merciful, and though I do not know that He will do it, yet I expect He will forgive me, and it will be all well with me." You would be content to go to heaven, but you will not forego your foolish pleasures and beloved sins. You are willing to allow that God is a God of infinite love and mercy, but deny his infinite wisdom and justice. The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. The voice that bids you 'come' now, will soon bid you 'depart.' It is written, "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched,"--for God Is As Good As His Word. And you who love the Lord, and labour, and see but little fruit, be patient; you shall reap, if you faint not If hearts seem to lie sullen and untamed beneath your teaching, be not weary; Christ waited long for you. Scatter the seed in faith; it may not spring up in the form you look for; it may not be yours to reap, but it cannot perish: that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Angels rejoice over it, the Son of God himself will guard it as the apple of his eye. Go forth nothing doubting: faithful labour is the servant's offering, success the master's gift. Ask and receive, that your joy may be full. Looking not on your imperfect service, but to Him who has covenanted that your labour for Him shall not be in vain. He can work by many or by few: it matters not if He use a pebble from the brook, a ram's horn, or a lamp in a broken pitcher; all things are made by Him, and for Him. They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars in heaven. Faith, ...