Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ... there would be no reserve in his consecration. Again he recalled the words of old Aleck, and the pleading looks of his only child. Ere the morning there was a new burst of joy in heaven, as another name was written in the Lamb's book of life. Mr. Burton experienced none of that ecstatic joy which sometimes characterizes a sinner's conversion; but he felt a calm, firm reliance on God, and an assurance that his sins were forgiven. A sweet peace, unknown before, filled his heart. Yet he made no expression of this, save as it beamed from his face. He wished to test this new-born happiness, and try the strength of his faith, before he revealed it to others. He went about his business for the day, diligent as usual, but there was an undercurrent of thought which had no relation to the things of time or sense. He was welcomed home so affectionately at evening, that hecould hardly refrain from speaking of the great change in his hopes and purposes. "I am glad to see you looking so much better," said his sister, as they were seated around the dinner table. "We have all been anxious about you." "There is no more need for anxiety," was the reply. "I believe I have quite recovered from yesterday's trouble." "Then we shall not allow you to be shut up alone, all the evening," responded Grin. "Not all the evening," he answered. "I must have a short time to myself. After that, I am at your service." The time he spent alone was occupied in reading the Bible, and prayer. The sacred book had for him a new significance. It was now a revelation of his Father's will, to be studied and obeyed. So much was he interested, that he quite forgot to join the family; and Crin surprised him, with...
