"Experience," The Gospel Messenger vol.19 no.11 (Nov. 1897)
I THINK IN MY TRAVELS I have often realized the truth of
each text at the head of this article, that tribulations more or
less attend the pathway of every true believer, and that as their
days their strength shall be. Also what Elihu, in the Book of
Job, says: “When he hideth his face, who then can behold him?”
and what Watts says—
When He shuts up in long despair,
Who can remove the heavy bar?
The Lord is pleased to exercise His people in these sad desertions
and fiery trials, but always for their good and His glory.
These inward trials I employ
From self and pride to set thee free,
And break thy schemes of earthly joy,
That thou mayest seek thy all in Me. |
