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Title Miscellaneous undated correspondence and fragments, Everett family papers

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription writing to one who had formed a habit similar to that which I observe is followed by some of you he said scream no more, to the peril of your soul. Preach with force, and earnestness, but do not scream. he assured him that the literal true translation of that passage for you know it was written in Hebrew, not in English, was "He shall not scream nor lift up. Now the other evening I saw some of you screaming and lifting up too. Now I cannot think God is as well pleased with that as with a humble earnest quiet deep consecration of heart to him. But you say, you were as bad as any of us, you had the power too. I admit that I was as bad as any of you that is that I have that curious nervous organisation which I think many of you have that can not endure great excitement. I break down not from an excess of power, but an excess of weakness. I cannot think the Gospel power is shown in that way, it is the power that reveals to the heart its own weakness and sin that induces repentance and consecration that will last through all the week, and will make us kinder more gentle loving honest and true. I do not forget that you have seen deepest suffering, and so do not think it strange

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 14 Folder 550

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 1999px × 3145px 18.02 MB

File Created 09/09/2016

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