Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839 edition. Excerpt: ...residence at Clifton. Mr. Madan and Mr. Howel Davies, then supplying the Tabernacle at Bristol, were likewise at her Ladyship's house. The conversation of Lady Huntingdon, and those devoted men by whom she was surrounded, was attended with the happiest results to Mr. Venn. The light of Divine truth burst througn the darkness in which his mind had been involved, and he now strenuously laboured to extend, by every means in his power, the knowledge which had been imparted to him. The salvation of souls excited his watchfulness, his prayers, and his zeal; and in his whole life he was an " epistle of Christ, known and read of all men." Governed by a disinterested concern for the everlasting welfare of the souls committed to his charge, he was " instant in season, and out of season; reproving, rebuking, and exhorting, with all long suffering and gentleness: " " And, as a bird each fond endearment tries To tempt its new-Hedged offspring to the skies; Ho tried each art, reproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way." In a letter to Lady Huntingdon, written at this lime, MrWhitefield says: --" The worthy Venu is valiant for the truth--a son of thunder. He labours abundantly, and his ministry has been owned of the Lord in the conversion of sinners. Thanks be to God for such an instrument as this to strengthen our hands! I know the intelligence will rejoice your Ladyship. Your exertions in bringing him to a clearer knowledge of the everlasting Gospel have indeed been blessed. He owes your Ladyship much, under God, and I believe his whole soul is gratitude to the Divine author of his mercies and to you, the honoured instrument in leading him to the fountain of truth." That the noble Countess was the instrument of much good to...
