Edward Hoare, M.A.: A record of his life based upon a brief autobiographyHoare, Edward
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Edward Hoare, M.A.: A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography
Hoare, Edward
Church of England -- Clergy -- Biography; Hoare, E. (Edward), 1812-1894
“Well! Sunday came, and I believe the Lord was with us. There was a
large morning congregation, and many of the people were deeply moved.
Oh, how I longed to ask them to come and open their griefs! but the
Vicar would not give me leave to do so, so I was obliged to leave
them to God, and perhaps that was better.
“In the evening I stood up in dear old Simeon’s pulpit. The church
was crammed with gownsmen, and I believe the Holy Spirit was with us.
I then had a cup of tea in Carlos’ rooms, and went off to the meeting
of gownsmen. The room was quite full. I gave them an address on
Justification and Sanctification, illustrated by some facts in my
Nottingham experience. I believe that I might have had many coming
to me for help if I had only invited them; but I was stupid, and did
not do it.
“But one dear fellow seemed as if he could not go away: he came and
took me by the hand, and would not let go. The others all left the
room, and then he poured out the troubles of his soul. I thank God
his difficulties were removed, and we walked home together blessing
and praising God. Oh, what shall I render unto the Lord for all His
goodness to me!”
The following extract describes a return visit three months later to the
scene of his first Mission:—
“NOTTINGHAM, _May_ 30_th_, 1872.
“But I have no words to describe the interest of my short visit here.
Nothing could be more satisfactory. I found almost all those in whom
I trusted a work was begun standing fast and thankful in the Lord.
Many of them were so transformed from the look of gloom and
depression which they had in February to a look of peaceful,
confiding thankfulness, that I could scarcely believe they were the
same persons; and their affection, their gratitude, and their
pleasure in meeting me again were truly touching to my heart.”
Leeds Church Congress:—
“LEEDS, _October_ 8_th_, 1872.
“In almost an hour I am going down to the battle, as weak as David,
but I hope to find the help of David’s God. There is an enormous
gathering for the Congress, and people of all classes will be there.
Oh, how earnestly I hope and pray that the Blessed Spirit will rest
on all there who are called to speak for their blessed Saviour!”
Mission at Hull:—
“HULL, _November_ 25_th_, 1872.
“Many thanks both to you and — for your letters, for I delight to
hear from you, and think of you with most heartfelt and loving
prayers.
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