Heart searching sermons and sayings

Front matter

HEART SEARCHING SERMmrsIS AND

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Part II. Sayings

Close Class Meetings 259

Ability and Humility 270

Caved In 271,

Union 271

The Initiatory Step 271

A Good Test 272

A Solemn Thought 272

Spiritual Banking 273

The Fire Gone Out 273

Indecision • 274

Contents. 5

God's Original Design 274

Equilibrium 275

Soul Affinity 275

How Does He Impress You 276

Little Things 277

Your Worst Enemy 277

Worth Remembering 278

More Than Conquerors 278

The Old Box Car 279

Down Then Up 279

A Coward 280

In Tune 281

Mistakes 282

Misunderstandings and Privations The Making of Men 283

Living In Advance 284

A Sullen Mood 284

Cause of Defeat 285

Two Classes of Young People 286

Keeping Still Under Pressure 287

Discontentment 288

Spiritual Dentistry . . . . r 289

True and False Impressions 290

The Danger of Covetousness 291

When Faults Become Carnal 292

Feeling Hurt 294

The After Effect 295

Is There a Difference? 296

Receive Ye The Holy Ghost 298

Divine Secrets 299

Unbalanced Christians 301

Three Common Dangers 303

The Perils of Success 308

Rewards of Self-Denial • 312

The Value of Criticism 316-320

Introduction

At first thought it seems strange to us mortals that, in the great plan of human redemption and salvation, conceived in eternity, executed in time and revealed in the Bible, God should have chosen men of the earth such as we are to be His partners in the execution of this most wonderful scheme. Such, however, is the fact, and upon reflection, it appears to be the very best possible way to work out this marvelous plan. Angels, excelling in strength, in holiness and in perfect obedience to God's will, would have failed where men have succeeded.

The Christian religion suits and fits every condition of humanity, and they are made better by coming in contact with it: and those who have received the full benefits of its influences, theoretically, experimentally and oractically, are always anxious that others shall share in its benefits.

And so it has come about that our beloved brother, "Rev. E. E. Shelhamer. has written another book for publication. He seems to be imbued with an irrenressihle desire and puruose that as many othor -nPOpTp as possible shall share with him the wonderful effpets of this glorious gospel as it has come to his heart and life.

He has requested mp to write an "Introduction" to it. or. T sttDDOse he mpans. to introduce him and his new book to the reading nubb'c. T am now doinn* that for the book. He dops not need to be introduced to the readers o^ spiritual books, nor would it be sppm.lv for me to do so. as he is better known amonq- that class of readers than I am.

T commend this book. Tt will do anv one p-ood to read it. Tt is unioue and in a class by itself, o^lv it is like all other books in that it should be read with discretion, but it will be a blessing to all who read it. To be the greatest assistance nossible to its readers, the author makes use not only of his own very remarkable exneriences in these manv years of Christian life, but also of his observations in the experiences of a multitude of others whom he has met in his very extensive travels and labors. The blessing of God will surely follow this effort of our dear brother to help spiritualize a very worldlv world.

WALTER A. SELLEW, Bishop of the Free Methodist Church.

Jamestown, N. Y.

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Another book, "Heart Searching Sermons and Sayings," has been presented to the reading public. I have carefully read the advance sheets of this new book from the pen of Rev. E. E. Shelhamer, and have no hesitancy in commending it. These sermons were not only delivered by an earnest preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ and accomplished much good at the time of their delivery, but they are worthy of preservation in permanent form, that their influence for good may be felt when their author has gone to his reward. These discourses came as the result of much waiting on the Lord; they were born of prayer, but were not written out in full until after their delivery. They are upon the most practical subjects, discuss the most important themes, and are calculated to awaken men and women and build them up in holiness.

There are sermons published more ornate in style and more beautiful in construction than are these, many of which skim the surface and leave the heart untouched, but Brother Shelhamer's sermons go down deep. They penetrate the heart, uncover sin, produce conviction, and lead the soul onward and upward. This being true, they cannot fail to benefit those who read them.

The author is not only holy in heart, pure in life and possessed of a rich experience in divine things, but he has a spiritual insight into matters that enable him to understand the needs of those to whom he ministers, and having the courage also to declare fearlessly the truths adapted to them, his sermons accomplish their God-given purpose and produce fruit that blesses humanity and glorifies Jehovah.

We bespeak for these sermons a hearty reception by truth-lovers everywhere, and trust there shall be such a sale of them as shall be commensurate with their value.

REV. J. T. LOGAN, Editor of the Free Methodist.