Asked Mrs. R. to let me have a prayer-meeting in her
house on Sabbath afternoon; she readily consented.
O that God would meet us there!—With a
feeble body, I set forward to the prayer-meeting;
inviting as I went some, who seldom attend. Met
with one whom I had never seen before, who seems desirous
of salvation, and was glad to accompany me. There
the Lord met with us. One soul was made truly
happy, and another rejoiced in the Lord, having received
good the week before. It was indeed a blessed
season; but my poor body was pressed down with pain,
which rendered it necessary for me to lie in bed till
Monday evening.—The two who have lately
found peace, came to our house; we conversed, prayed
with them, read the rules, and gave them each a copy.
O bless my feeble efforts!—In answer to
prayer, I awoke at five o’clock and arose, and
though my body is weak, my spirit is alive.—I
am this day going to attempt the formation of a new
class, having secured a place in the village to meet
in. I leave the result with the Lord, who knows
my heart, and the hearts of the people. Empty
me of self, and if Thou canst, use me for Thy glory,
and give me a proof that I am not going a warfare
at my own charge. Visiting some of the villagers,
I felt that I was on the Lord’s errand, and think
I lost sight of self. O might it never more steal
in! At half-past three, I went to friends R.,
who have kindly offered a room to meet in, and have
also given in their names to meet with us. The
two young women, who have lately witnessed a good
confession, also joined with us, making four in all.
O write each name in heaven!—This evening
thirty new members were admitted on trial. What
a privilege to be numbered with God’s people!
But when I remember that the Lord is a wall of fire
round about them, I wonder that I am not more in earnest.—I
found the throne easy of access. I believe the
influence in our little meeting was general.
What enjoyment has the world to equal communion with
God?—Increased communion with God.
I was at the prayer-meeting in the morning, and afterwards
called upon several persons, to whom I endeavoured
to speak faithfully; but who regards it? Lord,
I leave my feeble efforts with Thee. I write,
and why? because the review of God’s mercies
proves a stimulus; and often, while committing to
paper the Lord’s dealings with me, His love flames
brighter on my heart.”
ALL SHALL BE WELL.
If Jesus be with me, when sorrows assail,
And floods of affliction against me prevail;
His countenance lifted, my passions shall
still,
And all shall be well, while I suffer
His will.
If crosses perplex me, and perils surround,
Repose in my Saviour, my foes shall confound;
No weapon shall prosper, or cause me to
fear,
But all shall be well, while His presence
is here.