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. 1843 Excerpt: ...him. I often find the place, to which I go to worship with this people, 'none other but the house of God'--' the gate of heaven' "Last evening I attended a meeting at Brother S.'s room, and while there, found my soul drawn out in holy aspirations after the heavenly rest. I looked forward with joy to the day of release, ...
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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. 1843 Excerpt: ...him. I often find the place, to which I go to worship with this people, 'none other but the house of God'--' the gate of heaven' "Last evening I attended a meeting at Brother S.'s room, and while there, found my soul drawn out in holy aspirations after the heavenly rest. I looked forward with joy to the day of release, when I, too, shall mount up on high to meet the Lord; when I, too, shall stand on Mount Zion above, and sing 'the song of Moses and the Lamb.' "I now clearly perceive that the favor of God is enough for me. Let me have his presence and behold his glory, and I desire no more. I cannot doubt whether I have been born of the Spirit of God or not. I do love God and his service. I do love my Savior and his disciples. I do pant after those holy pleasures which are found in their perfection, only at the right hand of God. This blessed assurance seldom leaves me; so that I feel almost habitually prepared for the conflict with the last enemy. And often my soul says, 4 Come, Lord Jesus! come quickly.' "These feelings and this assurance do not, however, flow from a persuasion of my own excellence. No, ' I find a law, that when I would do good evil is present with me.' My sins are multiplied. I have so much sloth, so many evil prejudices, so many corrupt desires, and so much indifference to the honor of Christ, and the salvation of precious souls, that I wonder at the grace afforded me. Verily, O my God! it is an eternal proof of thy patient forbearance. I am the very chiefest of sinners. "My labors in this vicinity, appear to be blessed to some. There are a few instances of hopeful conversion, and many more of deep religious impressions. J expect great things. From the interest taken in meetings, it is manifest that the Spirit of God i...
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