The Utterance Of The Heart Or Letters Spiritual Experimental And Practical By T H With A Sketch Of His Life By H Fowler

Excerpt from Cardiphonia, or the Utterance of the Heart: In the Course of a Real Correspondence The narrative which M r N ewton published of his early years, serves to throw considerable light on many important subjects' 111 religion; and that eventful portion of his history accounts for much of what con tinned to distinguish him in his after life. His mother was a pious woman; and though she died before he was seven years of age, he derived considerable benefit from her instructions. She stored his mind with pas sages of scripture, and with religious catechisms and hymns, and oflen commended him with many tears and prayers unto 6011. After her death, however, he was permitted to mingle with careless and profane children, ppd he soon lefei'iged their ways. The instruo tio'ns (if his 69the1', haweyahzétfld not always be for gétteii; inn! He was' often disturbed with convictions. And from this let Wenté team to be assiduous' m ln structing the'ir childre'q It 'is no small matter to make the path of guilt uripleasant. Should no fruit appear at the ti1_ne shshgld tim yb'gng'even plunge into proni gacy, yet the iiistmct'iéns ofa'father or a mother will at times rise before them like departed ghosts, will imbitter the ways of transgression, and make convie tion to flash upon the conscience, in spite of all their efl'orrs against it, and may ultimately be the means of reclaiming them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

First published in 1937, Letters by a Modern Mystic is a compilation of excerpts from letters Christian missionary Frank C. Laubach wrote to his father. Within them, Laubach shares his findings of the greatest experiment of his life: attempting to live in moment-by-moment communication with God. Short, simple and extraordinarily powerful, this little book offers a profoundly challenging but life-changing way of living. Laubach's letters are thoughtful and honest, documenting his failings and struggles with this spiritual discipline - but also showing the joy, wonder and transformation he experienced by connecting with God and living in communion with him every minute of the day. Easy to read and full of wisdom, Letters by a Modern Mystic is essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with God or wanting to make their spiritual formation part of their everyday life. With a foreword by Pete Grieg show its continued relevance for today, it will challenge you to see that it is possible to live in communion with God in every moment and change the way you approach your faith. Included at the back of this book is 'The Game with Minutes', the practical guide Laubach developed to assist others in applying the principles and spiritual practices in his letters. It is a game that has transformed countless lives - and it is time for a new generation to play.

First published in 1937, Letters by a Modern Mystic is a compilation of excerpts from letters Christian missionary Frank C. Laubach wrote to his father. Within them, Laubach shares his findings of the greatest experiment of his life: attempting to live in moment-by-moment communication with God. Short, simple and extraordinarily powerful, this little book offers a profoundly challenging but life-changing way of living. Laubach's letters are thoughtful and honest, documenting his failings and struggles with this spiritual discipline - but also showing the joy, wonder and transformation he experienced by connecting with God and living in communion with him every minute of the day. Easy to read and full of wisdom, Letters by a Modern Mystic is essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with God or wanting to make their spiritual formation part of their everyday life. With a foreword by Pete Grieg show its continued relevance for today, it will challenge you to see that it is possible to live in communion with God in every moment and change the way you approach your faith. Included at the back of this book is 'The Game with Minutes', the practical guide Laubach developed to assist others in applying the principles and spiritual practices in his letters. It is a game that has transformed countless lives - and it is time for a new generation to play.