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A NEW YEAR’S LETTER

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A NEW YEAR’S LETTER

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Mr. T.

Mrs. K. is sick; yet her sickness is not unto death. O what a mercy that her soul is alive — to God — in Christ. United to Him, she is one with the fountain of life, and cannot be cut off: see John 11:25, 26. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. May her partner, and all the family, knowing what it is to be in the Lord, when they sorrow, yet sorrow not as others who have no hope.

You seem to be much affected with the complexion of the times. So am I: and your support is mine also. The Lord reigneth; the Lord Jesus — and blessed are all they who put their trust in Him. His subjects have nothing to fear in the worst of times: for their King is Almighty — Almighty to save them from all their sins — Almighty to give them all spiritual blessings — Yea, Almighty to command the blessing, even life for evermore. O what a King is this! O what subjects are these! Who is a God like unto thee, God-Jesus, who pardoneth rebels, and makest them kings and priests unto God, and the Father; and then adviseth them to sit down with thee upon thy throne of glory. The Lord reigneth in His kingdom of grace, by His word, and by His Spirit, conquering rebels daily, and making them His willing subjects, till they be all brought safe to the kingdom of His glory.

Now, what makes these blessed views of Jesus, the King of kings, so quieting and comforting to my heart, is, that He is my King. This crowns all. He is my Almighty Saviour — my Blesser — my Keeper. His providence is over me for good, and he says to me, “Lest any hurt thee, I will keep thee night and day.” And as to what concerns life and godliness, He says, “Cast all thy care upon Me, for I care for thee.” Jesus, Lord, I believe thee — the government is upon thy shoulders — under thy protection I am safe and happy. I know thou canst get thyself honor and renown in the darkest days, and the most stormy weather. Let the tempest rage ever so much, my pilot is Almighty. He says to the winds “be still,” and to the waves, “cease,” and the stormy winds and waves fulfill his word.

Mr. T. here is my rest. I use means, as well as you. I pray. But Jesus is my only hope. The present prospect may appear to you very dark — a black cloud gathering — you fear what may come, when it bursts in all its vengeance. My good Sir, this is the time for faith, to exercise it — Yes, to improve it. What of fair weather, and sunshine faith? How can one tell whether it is true or genuine? But to put to sea in our little boat, in the midst of a storm, the waves dashing over our heads, and threatening to swallow us up every moment; then to be able to say and feel “my Christ is with me in the boat, therefore I will trust and not be afraid.” This is the proper working of the faith of God’s elect. For thus the command runs, “Trust ye in Jehovah for ever” because in Jah, Jehovah is everlasting strength.” I have been so much pleased with your thought “the Lord reigneth,” that if God spare life and health, I will preach upon it New Year’s day, and make it my watch-word for this year giving the character of the person of the King — of the nature of His government, and what a peculiar sort of people His subjects are — saved, pardoned, justified, heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ — how they live — and how they die — and how they live to die no more. Pray for me, that I may be so enabled to set forth his praises, that he may be glorified in me, and by me, then, and for ever.

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Bekijk de hele uitgave van vrijdag 1 januari 1965

The Banner of Truth | 20 Pagina's

A NEW YEAR’S LETTER

Bekijk de hele uitgave van vrijdag 1 januari 1965

The Banner of Truth | 20 Pagina's