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and hope never to again. trembling I heard a small still voice say, "Come unto me;" and it seemed as if some one spoke through me, that I cried out, How can I come except the Father draw me? I saw it was impossible for any ever to come to Christ Jesus without the drawings of the Father. Then I awoke very much astonished and distressed, but these words, "Come unto me," did calm my troubled mind, and raised a little hope within. I believe the horror I felt when I heard the voice in the thunder, say, Come to judgment, was the same as the wicked will feel in that day, when they will call to the rocks and mountains to fall upon and hide them from the wrath of Him that sitteth upon the throne. The next day I was very ill, but having a ship. ping order to execute, was obliged to sit at work, which made me so very bad that I was obliged to give over, and to lay up. Mrs T was very kind to me, and the Lord enabled me to shew gratitude to her for it. By the goodness of God I recovered, and I began again to read the Scrptures in search of comfort. This passage, "They who believe not are cordemned already;" distressed me very much. I felt the condemnation in my own soul. I saw it was as easy to create a world as to believe, and hat it was utterly out of my power. This sunk me so low that I concluded there was nothing better for me tian to make up my happiness in thi world, as I should be miserable in ne next; that it would be better to gt what I now could and enjoy. Thi scheme of Satan I lost no time in putting into execution. I told myfriend Mrs. T--I intended leaving hem. They appeared struck with astonishment. I said, that was myintention. A few words passed beween us. ceived her mindwas hurt, and I left the room, went up stairs into a front room, and shutne door: these words came through my mind, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt

fond of me, was by my father's first wife, but behaved very kind to me, and I esteemed him very much. I never saw any appearance of religion in him. This account of his death distressed me very much, and I feared I should not be very long after. Soon after this, I was taken ill with a pain in my head; was obliged to go to bed was very much afraid this was for my end. After laying trembling some time, I dropped asleep, and dreamed, I was walking up to London with Mr. and Mrs. Tto hear the word, when the minister concluded with these words: Let Christ be preached among them once more, they that believe shall be saved, but they that believe not shall be damned." I found I could not believe, but wished I could. They that believe not shall be damned," sounded so loud in my ears that I trembled all over, so that I could hardly stand. Oh, I would gladly have parted with all the world, if I had been possessed of it, to have believed that Christ died for my sins, for me, but I could not, and therefore must be damned. As they walked home, I walked behind, and observed how calm and unconcerned they appeared, and well they might, for I saw they were secure in Christ Jesus, and safe for ever. Oh, how I longed and desired to be like them, and wished I was; the clouds began to gather very thick, and it grew dark, it seemed to me the end of the world was come. I thought I got in as quick as possible, went up stairs, laid myself on the sacking, and put the bed over me to hide myself. Then came a loud peal of thunder, and with it a very powerful voice, saying, Come to judgment; then a louder clap, and, Come to judgment, was repeated, and this was done three times. This appeared to go through me, and made me so tremble that the house seemed to shake. I saw all the world guilty before God, and an awful sight it was. Never did I hear such thunder as this,

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"For thine is the kingdom." Oh, says the poor soul, If I did but know this kingdom was in my heart. Why, I tell you what, my dear friends, God has left it on record; it is so plain, so simple, so pointed out where this kingdom of God is; the fruits and effects of this kindom are manifest, what it produces, that there is no possibility of deception. Dear me, Dear me, says one, I think it is all over with me, I am deceived, "I know nothing at all of the kind. Where this king

dom of grace is in the soul it is opposed to every thing that is against God: it works, leads, and influences every thing in the soul that is Godhonouring, raising up the soul after God. Well, says the soul, I am not a whit nearer now, I must have it opened up plainer than that. The Lord's children are such a comical set of folks, they must have it brought right opened and backed by the word of God, until their very feelings are opened up, their very experience pointed out and declared, so that they cannot squeeze out; they will get out if they can. This is the difference between those who have the kingdom in their heart and those who are in an empty profession. Professors take encouragement from reading, being zealous, their uprightness, their purity, their zeal and godliness. But God's children, my friends, cannot take encouragement here, they must have God's truth brought home to their heart, to break down every obstacle. Art thou there, poor soul? then the kingdom of God is in thy heart.

REVIEW.

The Wonders of Free Grace, as manifested in the Life of James Weller, Minister of the Gospel Robertsbridge. 12mo. pp. 214. Battle: Ticehurst.

THE author of this work is altogether unknown to us, except by what we learn from the perusal of the book before us. He was born, it appears, in the year 1806, his childhood and youth were passed in scenes of the deepest penury, hardship and afflic. tion, which indeed seems to have continued after he became a husband and a father. The Lord raised up,

however, benevolent individuals who out of their abundance ministered

often to his necessities, and unto some of whom he was rendered spiritually useful. He was in early life associ ated amongst those who advocated the ability of man, and general redemption; but as the Lord opened to his view the depravity of his heart, and brought him to feel his own helplessness, he was driven out from these, and became one amongst the despised few who mourn over the plague of their own hearts. Gradually it became evident to these that he was

endowed with ministerial gifts, and by degrees he was called forth to speak to them of what the Lord bad taught him. Some were refreshed, some lamentably complained of his ignorance of grammar, but still continuing, he was favoured with seals to his ministry, and thus clearly demonstrated he was called to the work. He is now the minister of Bethel chapel, Robertsbridge, Sussex, a little sanctuary erected on the voluntary principle, where we hope the Lord will be with him, and with the people amongst whom he labours.

We read the narrative with much interest, and with profit. We cannot but regard the author as a brother beloved, and therefore with every sentiment of cordiality towards him, we recommend both him and his little book to the kindest attention of our readers.

The "
God-Child," a tract, by Rev.
Richard Hale, 12mo. pp. 12. Leeds,

Heaton.

A NEW tract by one who formerly was a frequent correspondent of the Spiritual Magazine. The tract is illustrative of our Lord Jesus Christ as the "God-child" born to be the consolation and the salvation of his people Israel. The author being a minister in the National Church, we at first judged that the tract had some allusion to baptism as administered therein, and afterwards, when we discovered its import, the title not being a Bible term, did not lose a crudeness which causes us still to consider it not a happy phrase, more especially in reference to Him who is " God over all and blessed for evermore."

Truth and Error: a Dialogue on the points in dispute between Calviuists and Arminians, 12mo. Nos. 2 and 3, pp. 12 each. London, Palmers.

SINCE the conversation recorded in

the first tract, the father has called to his aid a Wesleyan minister, who now forms a third party in the Dialogue, which is sustained with considerable interest, and which, as it advances, promises to become a formidable adversary to those who maintain the doctrines of man's ability and a contingent salvation.

So far as the work has proceeded we cordially approve of its contents, and earnestly recommend its perusal to all, who not having been enabled yet to look to Christ as a full Saviour, are still striving to add something of their own to his complete righteous

ness.

The Perfection of the Righteous Stated: a Funeral Sermon for Admiral Pearson, by Rev. J. Cartwright, 8vo. pp. 52. London, Palmers.

THIS is a second edition of a Sermon which at its first publication, nearly eight years ago, was noticed and commended by us. The author

of it has since become a London minister, and we sincerely trust that the Lord who ordereth the steps of his people, will be with him in his rew station, and make his ministry a blessing.

Feeble Faith Encouraged: a tract, by Samuel Eyles Pierce, 12mo. pp. 4. London, Palmer & Sons.

THIS little messenger of love from one who was indeed a father in Israel, is addressed to one who is under conviction of sin, and has not found full peace and assurance through the blood and righteousness of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.' The tract is full of encouragement for these feeble folk, and will, we do not doubt, in its circulation, become, in the hands of the Lord, a means of strengthening and of lifting up to many, who, because the promised vision tarrieth, fear that it will never come to gladden their hearts.

POETRY.

THE TRIED PILGRIM'S RESOLVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

"I will cry unto God most high, and he shall send and save me." PSALM vii. 2. 3.

To thee, to thee, O God most high alone, Now will I cry, and make my trouble known; 'Tis thou alone who help'd in days now past, And thou art pledg'd to help me to the last.

But though I now should tell thee all my grief,

Not that alone could bring my soul relief; The thought is sweet, thou ever art the same, And aid will give to those who love thy name.

O thou who dost all good for me perform, Support bestow midst ev'ry raging storm; Though clouds oft veil thy smiling face from

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When death commission'd from his sov'reign hand

Shall call me hence, to go to yonder land.

Where all is peace and joy, eternal rest; And where the dwellers are completely blest:

Then may I find. how blessed 'tis to die With sure and certain hope of endless joys on high.

Sweet is the prospect, that there doth remain

A rest for pilgrims, freedom ftom all pain: Unto that rest my longing soul aspires, Where God shall give me all my soul desires;

There 1 shall see his face and never sin ! There view my Jesus, and no veil between :There see the Holy Spirit, while his love, Shall charm and beautify the hosts above;

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A worthless servant I have been,
Lord cleanse my soul from every sin;
Baptize me in the sacred flood,

Of Jesus' rich atoning blood.

I thank thee for thy mercies Lord,
And for thy heaven inspired word;
May its bright beams upon me shine,
And light my path to joys divine.

May all my trials work for good,

The bitter sweet, the medicine food; That I may tend the heavenly way, Whibh leads to everlasting day.

Uphold me by thy mighty power,

And keep me every day and hour; Till death shall seal my last remove, From worlds below to worlds above.

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To the Lamb, ascribe salvation,
Jesus is love;

Glory, praise, and adoration,
Jesus is love;

To our souls, O Holy Spirit !
Now apply the Saviour's merit,
Then we shall all joy inherit,
Jesus is love.

Soon we hope to reign with Jesus,
Jesus is love;

On his throae, to sing his praises, Jesus is love:

There to view our precious Saviour, And to dwell with him for ever, Ne'er to part again, no never! Jesus is love.

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