Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and Work

Name: Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and Work
Author: Alexander, Gross

Alexander, Gross

Holcombe, Steve P., 1835-; Methodists -- United States -- Biography

And Mr. Holcombe's work is not done. He is in the vigor of life, with
fifteen or twenty years of life and service, God willing, before him. He
is only beginning to reap the results of these ten years of study and
these ten years of Christian living and working. He knows the Gospel
better than he ever did before, and he preaches it better. He knows
himself and God better than he ever did before, and he lives nearer the
Source of Power. He knows men good and bad, better than he ever did
before, and he deals with them in all states and stages more wisely and
successfully.

He is of that nervous and Intense temperament which can not rest without
getting something done, and he is always doing something to advance his
work. And though so intensely in earnest, he is singularly, it is not at
all too strong to say, entirely free from fanaticism. He is in high
esteem, with large influence at home and abroad, and this he does not
prostitute to selfishness, but uses for usefulness.

And, best of all, he has tokens, not a few, in the form of discipline on
the one hand, and success on the other, that God is guarding and guiding
his Life and Work.

[Illustration: THE UNION GOSPEL MISSION.]




LETTERS.


    TO HIS FIRST PASTOR.

    LOUISVILLE, KY., November 6, 1883.

    _My Dear Brother_:

    Our meetings continue in interest. Last night the Holy Ghost was
    with us in great power. At the close of the talk, we invited
    backsliders to come forward and kneel. Six responded. Then we
    invited all others who wanted to become Christians to come
    forward and nine others responded, most of them the most
    hardened sinners in the city. I am sure nothing but the power of
    God could have lifted them from their seats. Men who have fought
    each other actually embraced last night. Continue to pray for
    us.

    Yours,

    S. P. HOLCOMBE.

       *       *       *       *       *

    TO THE SAME.

    LOUISVILLE, KY., November 19, 1883.

    _Dear Brother_:

    Last night about two hundred persons were present, most of them
    non-churchgoers. About forty stood up for prayers. And oh, such
    good testimonies, no harangues but living testimonies as to what
    God can and will do for those who will let him.

    Yours truly,

    S. P. HOLCOMBE.

       *       *       *       *       *

    TO THE SAME.

    LOUISVILLE, KY., November 21, 1883.

    _Dear Brother_:

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Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and WorkAlexander, Gross

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Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and Work

Alexander, Gross

Holcombe, Steve P., 1835-; Methodists -- United States -- Biography

And Mr. Holcombe's work is not done. He is in the vigor of life, with
fifteen or twenty years of life and service, God willing, before him. He
is only beginning to reap the results of these ten years of study and
these ten years of Christian living and working. He knows the Gospel
better than he ever did before, and he preaches it better. He knows
himself and God better than he ever did before, and he lives nearer the
Source of Power. He knows men good and bad, better than he ever did
before, and he deals with them in all states and stages more wisely and
successfully.

He is of that nervous and Intense temperament which can not rest without
getting something done, and he is always doing something to advance his
work. And though so intensely in earnest, he is singularly, it is not at
all too strong to say, entirely free from fanaticism. He is in high
esteem, with large influence at home and abroad, and this he does not
prostitute to selfishness, but uses for usefulness.

And, best of all, he has tokens, not a few, in the form of discipline on
the one hand, and success on the other, that God is guarding and guiding
his Life and Work.

[Illustration: THE UNION GOSPEL MISSION.]




LETTERS.


    TO HIS FIRST PASTOR.

    LOUISVILLE, KY., November 6, 1883.

    _My Dear Brother_:

    Our meetings continue in interest. Last night the Holy Ghost was
    with us in great power. At the close of the talk, we invited
    backsliders to come forward and kneel. Six responded. Then we
    invited all others who wanted to become Christians to come
    forward and nine others responded, most of them the most
    hardened sinners in the city. I am sure nothing but the power of
    God could have lifted them from their seats. Men who have fought
    each other actually embraced last night. Continue to pray for
    us.

    Yours,

    S. P. HOLCOMBE.

       *       *       *       *       *

    TO THE SAME.

    LOUISVILLE, KY., November 19, 1883.

    _Dear Brother_:

    Last night about two hundred persons were present, most of them
    non-churchgoers. About forty stood up for prayers. And oh, such
    good testimonies, no harangues but living testimonies as to what
    God can and will do for those who will let him.

    Yours truly,

    S. P. HOLCOMBE.

       *       *       *       *       *

    TO THE SAME.

    LOUISVILLE, KY., November 21, 1883.

    _Dear Brother_:

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Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and Work

Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and Work

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