James Hervey
James Hervey (1714-1758) was an Anglican (High-Calvinist) preacher and writer. In 1737, he took his orders and held several curacies throughout the course of his gospel labors. In 1752, he succeeded his father as rector of Weston Favell.
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The Life And Death Of James Hervey
To his doctor he wrote, at an early period of his last illness: "I now spend almost all my whole time in reading and praying over the whole Bible. Indeed, you cannot conceive how the springs of life in me are relaxed and relaxing. 'What thou doest, do quickly,' is a proper admonition for me as I approach dissolution. My dear friend, attend to the one thing needful. I have no heart to take any medicine; all but Christ is to me unprofitable. Blessed be God for pardon and salvation through his blood. Let me prescribe this for my dear friend. My cough is very troublesome; I can get little rest; but my never-failing remedy is the love of Christ."
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The Sanctifying Power Of The Holy Spirit
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The Sanctifying Power Of The Holy Spirit
Dear Sister,—The country is now in its perfection. Every bush a nosegay, all the ground a piece of embroidery; on each tree the voice of melody, in every grove a concert of warbling music. The air is enriched with native perfumes, and the whole creation seems to smile. Such a pleasing improving change has taken place; because, as the Psalmist expresses it, God has sent forth his Spirit, and renewed the face of the earth. Such a refining change takes place mankind, when God is pleased to send his Holy Spirit unto the heart. Let us therefore humbly and earnestly seek the influences of this divine Spirit. All our sufficiency is from this divine Spirit dwelling in our hearts, and working in us both to…
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The Life And Death Of James Hervey
