"who alone can wash out in his precious blood the sin of guilty man. "There is a fountain fill'd with blood, "And sinners plunged beneath that flood, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou "shalt be saved. Hasten, without any delay, "to Him; he is able and willing to save to the uttermost all that come to God by Him. Let "not the number nor the greatness of your "transgressions stop you. No sins are too 66 66 many or too great to be pardoned and "cleansed by Immanuel's blood, if you repent "of your sins and believe in Him. He came "into the world expressly to seek and to save "lost sinners, and he invites all who are weary " and heavy laden to come unto him. He "pardons the guilty, He justifies the ungodly; "no case of guilt is too desperate for the friend "of of sinners to relieve. Come now, let us reaIson together, saith the Lord; though your "sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as "snow; though they be red like crimson, they "shall be as wool.-Isaiah, chap. i. ver. 18. "Cast yourself unreservedly on the merits and mercy of Jesus, saying, If I perish, I will perish at the foot of his cross. If you give yourself up wholly to be saved and sanctified "by Christ; if you believe on the Lord Jesus "Christ, then all danger is over, your salvation "is secure; you are made more than conqueror over the last enemy; and neither "death nor life shall be able to separate you "from the love of God. Nay, you may then fearlessly challenge the king of terrors, and say 66 66 66 "O death, where is thy sting! O grave where "is thy victory! Thanks be to God, which giveth me the victory through Jesus Christ 66 my Lord. May God of his infinite mercy grant this may be your happy portion, prays your afflicted and affectionate Aunt, "CHARLOTTE LEE." "Direct to me at Brasted, near Seven Oaks, "Kent.-Pray write soon.' "MY DEAR FELLOW SINNER, "At the request of your mother, I take up my pen to write to you; may the Lord "assist me to write, and you to read. Need I "say your mother's cry is, O my son, my son! "would I could die for thee, my son, 66 Her prayer is, Lord, save his soul, To her prayer, many of the church have added theirs, and are still pleading in your behalf, the blood of "Christ which cleanseth from all sin. She did "trust the Lord had given you true repentance, and power to acknowledge the truth, and for "this they glorified God in your behalf, believing that 66 6 Although your sins like mountains rise, "And swell and reach to Heaven, "Yet mercy is above the skies, "You still will be forgiven.' "I need not tell you, that if you come to Christ 66 you must give up your own will, and tear the "idol reeking from your heart; you think you "have done this. O remember, that you "wrestle not only. with flesh and blood, but "with principalities and powers, and spiritual "wickedness in high places, that the enemy of 66 your soul is not only a roaring lion seeking 66 66 "whom he may devour, but also a subtle serpent, tranforming himself into an angel of light. Those who love your soul, tremble; "for already has he gained an advantage over you, as it regards the soul of the unfortunate woman, Ann Kennett. Does he not tell you that, by drawing back and endeavouring to "conceal some part of the truth, she will be "allowed a longer time for repentance? O "resist the devil, and he will fly from you, and parley not with sin. Remember that the "devil is a liar, and the father of lies; that "God is truth, and his children the children of "the truth. O pray earnestly that he will be "your guide, and save you from the snares of "the wicked one. Think not, that by casting 66 66 away your soul you can save hers; but leave "her in his hands whose mercy is over all his "works, lest you still be found to fight against "God. The Lord hath said, Whosoever leaveth "not all that he hath, cannot be my disciple. "You have your own will to sacrifice in this "matter, and will you dare to withhold it? For "the sake of your mother, who for your sake "mourneth, and will not be comforted, and "as you value your soul's salvation, lift up "your heart and cry mightily unto God, that He, for Christ's sake, will save you in the "hour of temptation. Be faithful unto the light you have seen, be not double-minded, but "consider how dangerous it is to trifle with "God, in whose presence you will shortly have "to appear. Comfort ye, comfort ye, my people, saith the Lord our God; speak ye "comfortably to Jerusalem: say, that her sin "is covered, and her iniquities I will remem"ber no more. I would not that one word to 66 1 T "distress you, but as one that feels the value of your soul, and hopes to meet you among "the redeemed of the Lord, I warn you, I pray 66 66 you, suffer the word of exhortation kindly, "and read this letter with prayer, and, although unworthy the instrument, and simple the means, may the Lord make it useful for "Christ's sake. "P. S. Your sister has received your letter, and will answer it speedily; pray write to your mother, and may what you write bring ather comfort. 66 "I remain your sincere friend, 68 "JOHN WILLIAM HOLLOWAY, "A BELIEVER." Brighton, Oct. 10, 1831. "Your letter came to hand on the 7th instant, "and its contents give me some degree of hope of your eternal salvation, through the "merits of Jesus Christ, the Advocate and "Saviour of all them that truly repent, and "believe his gospel. "John, you wished me to be very plain and "candid with you; God forbid that I should "trifle with the soul of a dying man, who soon "must stand before the Judge of all the "earth. John, from what principle of mind "doth your present feelings of sorrow arise; 66 is it from a sense of the abuse of God's mercy, and violation of his holy and righteous "laws; or doth it arise from a sense of regret, "that what you have done in the dark, God "hath caused to be brought to light. If from "the former, may God the Holy Ghost deepen "the work of grace begun in your soul. The enemy of souls is always ready to tempt "mankind, and to lead him captive at his "will-and when he gains an ascendency over man, his object then is to drive him to despair; "but 66 66 "While the lamp holds out to burn, "The vilest sinner may return. way "If it arises from the latter, John, you are "not one step on the road of making your 66 peace with God your Maker. May the Spirit lead you in the of all truth. John, you "ask an important question-What do I think "is become of the soul of poor Celia Hollo"way?-Oh! that you had considered on this "before the spark of life was extinguished. "While I am writing this to you, I fancy I see her eyes fixed on you, supplicating your mercy. She found none. Receiving infor"mation, touching this point, from a certain quarter, I am constrained to believe she "found mercy in God through Christ her "Redeemer. She seemed to have foresight "of danger by visions of the night. We can "only judge from outward appearances. He "whose eye is omniscient, knows the heart of man and its contents-all secrets belong to "Him. 66 66 " 66 66 66 May the Lord save your soul, and give you a passport to the kingdom of everlasting glory. "You say you wish to see me, and that "Ann Kennett also wishes to see me.-I will "endeavour to see you-and will give my "advice as far as my judgment leads me. If I can do good for the souls of any of my fallen "fellow-creatures, I feel it my duty to do it. "Your mother is not well-she sends her love " to you. |