Report of the Cromer Ladies' Bible Association, 1838Cromer Ladies' Bible Association
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Report of the Cromer Ladies' Bible Association, 1838
Cromer Ladies' Bible Association
Cromer Ladies' Bible Association
III. Are we alive to the feelings and interests of those with whom we
converse?
Have we taken pains to inform ourselves of the habits of our cottagers
with regard to reading the scriptures, and do we endeavour, in seasons of
sickness and calamity, to lead our neighbours to seek for comfort in the
scriptures?
Can we discover that any passages have impressed them, and can we mark
the application of such passages to their own circumstances? In very
many cases it may be desirable, not only to recommend the constant
perusal of the scriptures, but to direct the attention of our subscribers
to the plainest parts, and to point out particular chapters, and even
books, of the sacred volume, for their study.
Do we enforce the necessity of private prayer, and of a regular
attendance on public worship?
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IV. Can we bring forward any instances of piety and love to our Lord and
Saviour, appearing in the character of the contributors?
Any proofs of habits of prayer for the grace of the Holy Spirit?
Any instances of truth, uprightness, and honesty? Any acts of
self-government, self-denial, and general moral restraint?
Any victory obtained over prevailing temptations, such as
Sabbath-breaking, drinking, smuggling, &c., over evil tempers, and
propensities, in obedience to the commands of God?
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V. What indirect benefits can we ascribe to the operation of our
Association?
Are we as collectors and visitors, instrumental in promoting peace and
harmony, and in diffusing some religious feeling?
And do we encourage good order, neatness, and economy, amongst our poorer
neighbours?
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VI. Do we try to interest all our subscribers in the dispersion of the
scriptures in foreign parts?
And are we careful not to discourage even the poorest from enjoying
according to their very limited means, the privilege and blessing of
contributing to so good a cause?
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VII. Are we vigilant to uphold, and zealous to assist and to encourage
each other in the work before us?
Any information on the subjects of the above queries will be very
thankfully received, for the use of the committee, by
S. M. B.
NORTH REPPS COTTAGE.
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_N.B. This Report is printed independently of the funds of the Bible
Society_.
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Norwich:
JOSIAH FLETCHER, UPPER HAYMARKET.
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