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Forty Years In The Wilderness Of America
Dear Friend, For over forty years have I been living in this city of New York, having landed here, from England, on April 20th, 1831. The first year or two were spent I scarcely know how; better for me could that time be blotted out. But no; that cannot be. It remains, if I am what I hope I am,…
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Religion In America
[In the Memoir of Mr. Kershaw, page 385, allusion is made to Mr. Kershaw's "faithful friend and servant" (Jane). The following letter is from her, she having married after Mr. K.’S death.] Dear Mr. Gadsby, As dear Mrs. Kershaw said in her last letter that you "always asked very kindly after me," I take the liberty of writing you a…
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The Raised Spirits Of God’s People
The context of this verse, and chapter, is exceedingly instructive. You will remember that under the prophecies, of both Isaiah and Jeremiah, it was foretold that the people of God, who, having been brought out of Egyptian bondage and wonderfully blessed in the Promised Land, because of their iniquity and because of their neglect of God’s Word and of His…
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The Preaching Of The Cross
The preaching of the cross, the preaching of Christ and Him crucified – when did it begin? Not with the Apostle Paul. I believe it began in the Garden of Eden when man had sorely fallen, when he was there in his lost, ruined condition, and Almighty God first preached to him deliverance. The first promise: that the Lord would…
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Spoiled Through Philosophy And Vain Deceit
‘Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit; after the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.’ Col. 2:8. Why this caution from the voice of inspiration? Our daily danger makes it expedient, ‘lest any man beguile you of your reward. Beware of men. Call no man Rabbi, saith thy Lord,…
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Turn, Oh Ye Backsliding Children
When a child departs from an indulgent father, or a wife forsakes an affectionate husband, they in effect say, they have other objects with whom they are more delighted, and from whom they expect greater happiness. Oh backsliding soul, is such thy conduct towards the best of Fathers, the most affectionate Bridegroom? Thy present practice loudly speaks this language, ‘I…
