The Believers Daily Remembrancer

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. 1846 edition. Excerpt: ... doctrines of the gospel, since writing that. We want nothing new in divinity, the old is better. We only want the power and unction of the Holy Spirit, to bring home the truth with energy and savour to our souls. We want more of Christ, and less of self. May the Lord, who has so graciously made use of the former volume for the good of his people, and the glory of his name, make use of this also. May it endear the Saviour, promote confidence in God, lead to entire consecration of soul to him, and be the means of comforting many a weary pilgrim. May we all be led from the fleeting vanities of time, to the substantial realities of eternity. Reader, give the Author an interest in your prayers. He desires two things principally, to be more holy, and to be more useful. As a member of the One Church of Jesus, he desires to promote the love, peace, and unity of the whole body; ever remembering, that however we may differ in some things, we are all One In Him. Most heartily and earnestly therefore does he pray, that grace, mercy, and peace, may be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. New Park Street, Southwark, London. James Smith. To this man will I look.--Isaiah lxvi. 2. To what man? The poor in spirit. The humble. The man who trembles at his word. Who lies low in self-abasement at his throne. Who mourns over his follies and his faults. Who fears to offend a God so good, so holy, so great. The man who looks to Jesus for life, peace, and everlasting salvation. To such the Lord will look. He will observe them. He will admire them. He will manifest his approbation of them. He will look and love. Look and listen to their prayers. Look and accept their persons and services. Look and honour them, visiting them as his friends, ..

"The present humble work is a Pastoral effort, flowing from love to the Lord's people, and a desire to honour His great name. It is an acknowledged fact, that many of the Lord's people are living far below their privileges; and are walking as men, not aiming simply at the Lord's glory. This is to be regretted; and while none but the Lord the Holy Spirit can produce the change we desire to witness, yet the means are to be used, and we must stir up their pure minds by way of Remembrance. In this little work, I aim to speak in the closet, in the cottage, in the kitchen, and even in the field, to the different classes of the Lord's family; endeavouring to draw them nearer to their God and gracious Father. My desire is to promote the power of godliness; and these little pieces are written to convince, comfort, and correct; to fan the flame of devotion, and to produce holiness of heart and life. To this end some degrees of sameness in the pieces, and a repetition of some important truths, appeared absolutely necessary. Habitual dependence upon God for all we need, acknowledging the hand of God for all we receive, and walking with God, notwithstanding all that may happen to us below, enter into the very vitals of genuine Christianity; and it is only while we are thus acting that we enjoy peace with God, and walk in the comforts of the Holy Ghost. That the Lord, who often uses weak things to confound the mighty, may bless this little work to thy good and His glory."