Witnessing; A Concise Account of a Marvelous Event with Its Happy Results in the Life of

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... PART II. TESTIMONY. Written in the evening after the three days' experience. New Bedford, 12th Mo., 22nd, 1869. I desire to bear testimony to the goodness of God to me. This day found me very low in the valley of humiliation; and often on bended knee before my Maker, giving thanks for His goodness and mercy, and acknowledging the manifestation of His Holy Spirit in my heart. Thanks be to His great and glorious name! Oh, how I have prayed out of the very depths of my heart, that I may be faithful to His call, however humble the appointment may be; that I may be clothed with the spirit of truth, and serve Him acceptably! O Holy Father, how can I thank Thee enough for Thy mercy, extended also to him I dearly love, that he too has confessed his need of a Savior? Wonderful are Thy works! PHEBE B. SLOCUM. First Month, 9th, 1870. This day I have greatly desired to hallow Thy name, because of the belief that Thou hast blessed me with a calm and humble resignation to Thy holy will. Oh, thanks for all Thy mercies, all unworthy as I am, not deserving the least of Thy regard for any good works that I have done, but that Thou, in Thy goodness and mercy, hast been pleased to soften my hard heart, and cause me to incline my ear to Thy continued pleading, and to open the door of my heart that Thou mightest come in and sup with me. O blessed, welcome Guest! How little I realized the joy, and peace, and blessing I was depriving myself of, in not knowing Thee as my Savior and Friend. How I do regret that I kept Thee out so long, was so rebellious and disobedient, grieving Thy Holy Spirit, when I know Thou hast ever loved me, because of Thy long forbearance and strivings! O Gracious Father! How can I thank Thee enough? While my heart is bursting with gratitude to...