The British Prose Writers, Vol. 11 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Excerpt from The British Prose Writers, Vol. 11

We must all have appeared before an all-seeing God of infinite justice and holiness, without secu rity of being considered otherwise than as objects of displeasure but we know that he looks upon us now-as objects of the tenderest mercy. He invites us to pour out our hearts before him, at all times; to call upon him in the time of trouble, to look unto him, and be saved. 0 my soul, in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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Excerpt from The British Prose Writers, Vol. 11

The friends, the relations, and acquaintance, whom I see and converse with every day, know not are half so attentive to it. How hourly careful should I be, then, to approve myself to him! Among my relations and friends, there are some whom I regard more than the rest, either out of greater affection for their goodness and kindness, or out of reverence for their greater wisdom and dignity, or out of interest, as being capable of doing me more good or hurt. All these motives of the highest regard are joined in him. His excellence is more than thought can conceive: whatever is beautiful, or good, or amiable in the world, flows from him as its source: in him is all greatness and majesty, all wisdom and knowledge; every thing that is glorious, awful, venerable: my hourly dependence is upon him, and all my expectations through an eternity to come. From him I have received my life, my being, every power and faculty of soul and body. Every innocent delight I enjoy, is his gift: in every danger, he is my present help. No power but his could guide me safely through the intricate mazes of life. Hitherto his providence has carefully watched over me, and his right hand has held me up: and, through all my future life, he, who is truth itself, has promised never to fail me nor forsake me, if, on my part, I will but serve him faithfully, as, in my baptismal vow, I have promised to do. That blessed covenant I am going to renew, by partaking of the holy sacrament.

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