Riches of grace : $b A compilation of experiences in the Christian life; a narration of trials and victories along the wayByrum, E. E. (Enoch Edwin)
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Riches of grace : $b A compilation of experiences in the Christian life; a narration of trials and victories along the way
Byrum, E. E. (Enoch Edwin)
Christian life
A few years ago I met a brother who was weighted down with trouble and
sorrows much more than with the glory of God, and was much of the time
mourning over his trials and temptations, until his lot did really
seem to be a sad one. During my Christian experience I had been having
sweeping victory over the powers of the enemy, even through the severe
trials and temptations, because I had kept my eyes upon the Lord, and
had looked for victories instead of trials. In considering the case of
the brother, although I was young in the gospel work, I concluded that
if people were in such a condition it was their own fault, and that I
could feel as bad as any one if I desired. So I concluded to experiment,
but first asked the Lord not to permit me to fall into the hands of the
devil.
Accordingly, though I had nothing whatever to feel bad about, I threw
myself on a couch and began to sigh and try to feel bad over something.
It was but a few minutes until I really did begin to feel miserable.
Some one came and desired to know if I was in trouble, but I turned away
and would not answer. In a short time I was feeling miserable enough to
weep and moan, and even bewail my condition. I then went to my room,
fastened the door, and began to call mightily upon God for deliverance
from such a condition. I had to put forth no little effort and take God
at his word and gain the victory over the powers of Satan. I there
learned the lesson that any one can feel bad and have a sorrowful time
whether or not he really has anything to feel bad about; but I never
desired to repeat the experiment. I have also found that God has power
not only to deliver from such a condition, but to keep the soul filled
with glory even through the severest testings.
The Confession of a Murderer
EXPERIENCE NUMBER 24
While traveling in evangelistic and missionary work a few years ago
another minister and I met with a congregation in a Western city. When
I entered the place of worship, my eyes fell upon a woman sitting near
the altar. She was an object of pity because of her affliction, which
was of a very peculiar nature and noticeable at a glance. Although she
was a stranger to me and began uttering such expressions as "Praise the
Lord!" and "Halleluiah!" yet I felt that I discerned a false spirit
and was strongly impressed that she was possessed with a murderous and
deceptive spirit. At the close of the service we were asked to pray for
her healing. It was evident that she received no help, and although she
made a loud profession of religion, my conviction was deepened that my
former impressions were correct, and furthermore that she was guilty of
murdering an unborn child.
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