Gratitude & Joy
It would be sinful ingratitude, after all the Lord has been doing for me in this work, not to rely upon Him.
I praise Him beforehand for His help.
In this my joy I wrote to my father and brother, entreating them to seek the Lord, and telling them how happy I was; thinking, that if the way to happiness were but set before them, they would gladly embrace it.
As the weeks pass on, and I go on Saturday evenings to the prayer meetings at the Orphan-Houses, I praise the Lord for having sustained me one more week in this service.
Thus the Lord has not only given us enough for today, but also a little to begin the next week with.
I magnify Him for this honour!
The joy which answers to prayer give, cannot be described; and the impetus which they afford to the spiritual life is exceedingly great.
Our need had not been greater for a long time, dear reader, join me in admiring and adoring Him.
Thus the Lord has been pleased to answer our prayers in this respect also.
I delight in showing, both to the world and to the church, how kind a Master I have served.
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