The Morning of Spiritual Youth Improved, in the Prospect of Old Age and Its Infirmities

The Morning of Spiritual Youth Improved, in the Prospect of Old Age and Its Infirmities - Being a Literal and Spiritual Paraphrase on the Twelfth Chapter of Ecclesiastes. In a Series of Letters.

CHRISTIAN READER, I need make no apology far publishing the following Letters, as the Subject was first delivered in several Discourses, and is now by the particular desire of many friends, published to the Church in the form of familiar Lettersappearing in the homely dress of plain speech, they will, doubtless, meet the censure of the carnal critic, but my mind is fully made up on that pointthat which is highly esteemed amongst such men, is abominable in the sight of God. Being favored with much of the presence of God in preaching the Sermons, and since then in writing some of these Letters, I trust every wise, spiritual, and humble Christian, into whose hands this Work may fall, will be edified, reproved, comforted, and built up on their most holy Faith. So prays thy witting Servant in Christ Jesus, TO AMICUS. Lambeth, 1814. DEAR FRIEND, Having waded through many deep waters of late, and, I hope, learned many interesting lessons in the School of the Cross, I cannot forbear dropping you a few thoughts on the great things of God. It is my mercy and yours, that our salvation is the joint work of the adorable Trinity in Unity, originating in eternal love, planned in infinite wisdom, and executed by almighty power. This salvation I have been led to prise, of late, more than ever I did; and to bless a covenant God that I ever heard its joyful sound; that I was ever convinced of my need of its blessings; that I ever was enabled to receive it as my own: which glorious salvation consists in the pardon of sinthe acceptation of the Saviours obediencethe clear witness of Gods Spiritand the happy heart-felt communion with God. This is the salvation of the p. 6Gospel I have been made acquainted with in some degree, and trust I shall yet more abundantly, even in this present life, and beyond the grave be favored with it in body and soul for ever. This is what I have in humble hope and expedition, and God declares it shall not be cut off. The Spirit of God is given us as an earnest of this, and faith is the evidence of itand though I am not yet in the enjoyment of it, the promise still stands firm, Thine eyes shall see the king in his beautythey shall behold the land that is far off. Thine eyes: are you inclined to ask, Whose eyes?the answer is readythose who are in possession of a good work of gracehence, having begun the good work, he will perform it unto the day of Jesus Christ.Sometimes you hope, you believe, you trust, nay you are sure this work is begun; then I am sure it will be carried on, and must be completed; for the Man will not be in rest till the great work is done, and he presents us to himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, nor any such thing. May you and I live in the pleasing prospect of this, and finally, die to enjoy itno doubt it will be an heaven worth dying forwhen I contemplate this glory, I forget the trials of the way. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 58012
Author: Church, J. (John)
Release Date: Oct 2, 2018
Format: eBook
Language: English