Blessed, Forever Blessed, Be The Name Of My LORD And SAVIOR

All my sins and slips!

(James Smith's autobiography, "Marvelous Mercy!" 1862)

I found that sin always wounded
my conscience, and caused me
much trouble of soul; nor could I
again obtain peace, or enjoy comfort--
but as I looked afresh to the blood
of JESUS, and felt its cleansing
efficacy within.

I have generally found that
all my sins and slips began
in the prayer-closet; when
I grew cold or lukewarm there--
satan was allowed to attack me,
and he generally in some degree,
gained the ascendency over me.

Never could I, never can I,
be glad that I have sinned.
Yet the grace of GOD, taking
advantage of my weakness and folly--
has wrought sweetly in my soul afterwards.

And blessed, forever blessed, be
the name of my LORD and SAVIOR--
HE has sanctified my sins to me,
for my real benefit!

1. My sins have made me fly
unto HIM afresh, as into a strong
tower, in which the righteous
are safe at all times.

2. My sins have brought me to feel
my own weakness, and to see the
desperate wickedness of my heart--
in a way and manner which
otherwise I could not.

3. My sins have revealed to me
the fallacy and folly of trusting
in my own heart at all.

4.My sins have made me more
cautious, and kept me crying to
HIM for strength against temptation.

5. My sins have given me an opportunity
sweetly and powerfully to prove the efficacy
of the blood of CHRIST to cleanse from all pollution.

 
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GraceGem has published William Steven's very helpful short article,
 "The Law of Spiritual Growth".