11 - The Letter of Dr. R.A. Torrey
Chapter II THE LETTER OF DR. R. A. TORREY, THE RENOWNED REVIVALIST, TO EVAN ROBERTS 32 Loudon Grove, Princes Park Gate,
Liverpool.
November 29th. 1904.
Mr Evan Roberts, Abercynon, Wales
Dear Brother,
I have heard with great joy of the way in which God has been using you as the instrument of His power in different places in Wales. I simply write this letter to let you know of my interest in you, and to tell you that I am praying for you. I have been praying for a long time that God would raise up men of His own choosing in different parts of the world, and mightily anoint them with the Holy Spirit, and bring in a mighty revival of His work. It is so sadly needed in these times.
I cannot tell you the joy that has come to my heart, as I have read of the mighty work of God in Wales. I am praying that God will keep you, simply trusting in Him, and obedient to Him, going not where men shall call you, but going where He shall lead you, and that He may keep you humble. It is so easy for us to become exalted when God uses us as the instruments of His power. It is so easy to think that we are something ourselves, and when we get to thinking that, God will set us aside. May God keep you humble, and fill you more and more with His mighty power.
I hope that some day I may have the privilege of meeting you.
Sincerely Yours,
R. A. Torrey EVAN ROBERTS’ FAVORITE HYMN Great God of wonders! All Thy ways Are matchless, Godlike and divine; But the fair glories of Thy grace More Godlike and unrivall’d shine: Who is a pardoning God like Thee? Or who has grace so rich and free? In wonder lost, with trembling joy, We take the pardon of our God, Pardon for crimes of deepest dye; A pardon bought with Jesu’s blood. Who is a pardoning God like Thee? Or who has grace so rich and free?
O may this strange, this matchless grace, This Godlike miracle of love, Fill the wide earth with grateful praise, And all the angelic choirs above: Who is a pardoning God like Thee? Or who has grace so rich and free?