(James Smith's autobiography, "Marvelous Mercy!" 1862)
The following in an excerpt from the diary of James Smith:
March 12, 1854.
In a variety of ways, I hear that
In a variety of ways, I hear that
the LORD is using me; blessed
be HIS holy name for this.
HE never used a more
unworthy instrument!
May it bring glory to HIS free
and sovereign grace!
My eyes are up unto the LORD,
and all my expectation is from HIM.
HE is all my salvation--
and all my desire.
I learn daily more of the depravity
I learn daily more of the depravity
of my own heart--
and consequently see more
and more of the necessity
of CHRIST'S free, full,
and complete salvation.
JESUS must save me.
I have no merit, but HIS;
no righteousness, but HIS;
no name to plead before GOD,
but HIS!
HIS blood must cleanse me,HIS obedience must clothe me,HIS SPIRIT must purify me,HIS WORD must direct me, andHIS grace must qualify me
for the enjoyment of the inheritance
of the saints in light.
My creed is: JESUS all--self nothing!
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