This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ...that I had grieved the Spirit of God; but the Lord in mercy removed my distress, and comforted me. He shows me that my works are not perfect; clearly sets before me how much more closely I may walk with him: how much more glory I may bring to him; and if I can judge of the feelings of my heart, I should esteem it my richest privilege to give him each precious moment as it flies, and to prove the utmost power of transforming grace. 14. Still my God is good. Last night, in the chapel, it was indeed a time of love. God the Father and Son drew near; surrounded me with their peaceful presence, and filled my soul--not with rapturous joy, but with a silent heaven of love. The divine attraction felt so strong that, like the concentrated rays of the sun, my every power and faculty seemed united and fixed on God. I felt sweetly sinking into him, and enjoyed most delightful and extensive views of holiness. I experience to-day. as one blessed effect of this heavenly visitation, an increasing power to take up my cross, to deny myself, and to follow the 0rd. 26. This morning, while I was conversing with some persons that love God, Jesus drew near, and filled my soul with surprise. When he is nigh, sorrow and care fly far away. Throughout the day he, at different times, appeared to the eye of my faith as altogether lovely: yet my enemies pushed hard at me, and one temptation for some time prevailed. But 0, with what desire did I breathe after pure and perfect love: that Jesus might more fully possess my heart, and felt willing to part with all for this. For some time my hungering and thirsting after entire devotedness to God have been abundantly increased; yet I have also felt depressed with a sense of my unprofitableness. 0 that the Lord would enlarge...