THE DARK VALLEY D. A. Doudney Tuesday Evening, March 9th, 1841—I am resting this night, without a single ray of other hope or comfort, upon the Lord. as “mighty to save,” and able to bring out of six and even out of seven troubles. All around is dark and gloomy. Not a single ray of …
Author: D. A. Doudney
PRAYER FOR A SON AT COLLEGE Thursday Morning, January 28th, 1858.—Do, Lord, be with my dear boy, who is just at this hour, in all human probability, called in to his examination in Trinity College. The Lord, in mercy, strengthen his heart and hand. The Lord stay his mind upon Himself. The Lord grant him …
MY BARE WORD D. A. Doudney. Sunday Evening, December 28th, 1862.—I desire to note down before the Lord, of His tender mercy and compassion. In my recent trouble in connexion with the affliction of our dear child, one word has been much upon my heart, “Except ye see signs and wonders ye will not believe.” …
PROFITABLE HEARING Extracted from “Retracing and Renewing” D. A. Doudney. May 29 1833.—On Sunday week I heard a dear man of God (Mr. Warburton) preach such a sermon as was exactly suited to my case, from Isaiah, “For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight; for the Lord will go before …
IS NOT THIS A BRAND PLUCKED OUT OF A FIRE? Some years ago a certain lady was in the habit of reading several chapters of the Word and praying aloud upon retiring to her bedroom. One night, going to her room as usual, she discovered a man under her bed. She made no alarm; but …
THE TEST I am sure you will admit, with me, that as the Lord’s saving visit to Zacchaeus prompted him at once to assail his besetting sin of covetousness, by saying, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, …
THE TEST I am sure you will admit, with me, that as the Lord’s saving visit to Zacchaeus prompted him at once to assail his besetting sin of covetousness, exclaiming, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I …
THE UNANSWERABLE ARGUMENT The Pastor’s Study “Have you conversed with our infidel and scoffing friend, Mr. R—, upon the subject of religion today?” said the venerable pastor to a neighbour who sat near him. “I have, and at great length, but was unable to make the least impression upon his mind. You know that he …