Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837Cussons, David
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Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837
Cussons, David
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But millions of the poor Heathen feel that burden too, yet they know not
where to fly for relief; they go from idol to idol; from sacrifice to
sacrifice; perform painful pilgrimages, and torture their bodies. But in
vain! the sting remains; the fear of the future still pursues them. Do
they not cry, even in your ears, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”
and will not you, remembering the sweetness of that hour when you
obtained mercy by believing in Christ, make haste to tell them, by the
Missionaries you send forth, where pardon may be found? O you not, by
your liberalities, cause these blessed words to be sounded in the ears of
all such mourning, broken spirits?—
“Sinners, believe the gospel word:
Jesus is come your souls to save!
Jesus is come, your common Lord;
Pardon ye all through him may have;
May now be saved, whoever will:
This man receiveth sinners still.”
FINALLY, ARE YOU AN AGED CHRISTIAN?—How often have you prayed, “O Lord,
revive thy work!” How often have you longed to see the dawn of the day
of Christ upon all nations! Well, now you see it. God has granted you
this before you depart to be with Christ. You, you aged servant of God,
must rejoice in it. Your long life of mercy has been crowned with this
mercy. Tell all about you, how you “saw the cloud arise, little as a
human hand;” bid them look to its spreading showers; mark its reviving
influence; and hear the “sound of abundance of rain.” Yes, you will
encourage our youth to pledge themselves to this cause; you will give it
the sanction and aid of your counsel and influence; and you will die in
greater peace and higher triumph, since “your eyes have seen His
salvation; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of his people
Israel.”
“Let the children of Zion,” therefore, “be joyful in their King.” “Both
young men and maidens, old men and children, let them praise the Lord,”
and unite to proclaim “His glory among the Heathen, His wonders among all
people,” till the whole earth shall be filled with the honours of His
high and glorious name. Amen.
But do any of you ask, WHAT CAN I DO IN THIS CAUSE?—This is an important
and serious question, especially when you consider that that day will
come when you must “give up your stewardship, and be no longer steward”
of your Lord’s goods, whether he has entrusted you with five, three, or
only one talent; and when he will doubtless ask you, what you have done
to promote His cause in the world.
Well, then, it may be kindly and affectionately inquired of you, whether
you do not indulge in some needless superfluities of meat, drink,
apparel, furniture, or show, which, even in perfect consistency with your
rank of life, whatever it may be, you may reduce, and have more to spend
in works of piety and charity at home and abroad? Put this question to
your hearts in the fear of God.
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