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Part Two - Divine Grace Displayed; or, The Continuance and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace among the Indians

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 July 2011

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Lord's day, November 24.—Preached both parts of the day from the story of Zacchæus, Luke xix. 1–9. In the latter exercise, when I opened and insisted upon the salvation that comes to the sinner, upon his becoming a son of Abraham or a true believer, the Word seemed to be attended with divine power to the hearts of the hearers. Numbers were much affected, former convictions were revived, one or two persons newly awakened, and a most affectionate engagement in divine service appeared among them universally.

These impressions appeared to be the genuine effect of God's Word brought home to their hearts, by the power and influence of the divine Spirit.

November 26. — After spending some time in private conferences with my people, I discoursed publicly among them from John v. 1–9. I was favoured with some special freedom and fervency in my discourse, and a powerful energy accompanied the Word. Many wept, and scarcely any appeared unconcerned in the whole assembly. The influence that seized the audience appeared gentle, and yet pungent and efficacious. It produced no boisterous commotion of the passions, but seemed deeply to affect the heart; and excited in the persons under conviction of their lost state heavy groans and tears; and in others who had obtained comfort a sweet and humble melting. It seemed like the gentle but steady showers that effectually water the earth, without violently beating upon the surface.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2010
First published in: 1802

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