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
One evening he accompanied me to the country, where I held a meeting in
a private home. About fifteen minutes after I had entered the pulpit, I
noticed that a deep conviction settled down upon him. Tears filled his
eyes, and he was unable to hide his emotions. One night at one-thirty
in the morning he said to me: "I have a question I want to ask you. I
have had your life under my microscope for a while and have come to the
conclusion that you are one of the happiest and most contented young men
I have ever met. Still I have noticed that you have no interest whatever
in the enjoyments and pleasures that other young men of your age seem to
be so taken up with. Tell me, what is the source of your happiness?" My
reply was, "The source of my joy and happiness is the Christ that you
are trying to deny." Tears filled his eyes, and he said to me, "In my
public lectures and discourses and with my pen I have tried to influence
people against Christianity, but now I have found that Christianity can
satisfy and make happy; so I will never use my influence in that way any
more." I did not have the privilege of seeing this young man converted,
but I am sure that some day I shall meet him in heaven.
TRUSTING THE LORD
When I entered the gospel field, I decided that I should trust God to
supply all my needs. My father upon bidding me good-by said, "Now, my
son, if you ever need help financially, you must let me know, and I
shall be glad to help you." I thanked my father, but told him that he
should not feel under obligations to me more than to any other
missionary and that it was my intention to trust God.
I paid my own fare to Europe with the exception of one dollar, which
was given me by a kind brother. For a while I got along well, for I
had a little personal money; but the time came when I needed help. I
especially remember one occasion when I needed some means. I prayed
and wept before the Lord as a child before its father, asking the Lord
what he was going to do with me now. After I had prayed a while, the
Lord assured me that my prayer was heard. Two days later I received a
money-order from a brother in South Dakota and was able to meet all my
obligations and even had some to spare. Praise the Lord!
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