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  LETTER 10
  by James Bourne
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of finding hope in the
Lord, trusting in His sovereignty, and keeping close to Him in difficult
times.

Topics: "Holy Spirit", "Gods Presence"
Scripture References: Psalm 46:1, John 10:28, Romans 8:31, Philippians 4:6, James 4:8

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James Bourne shares about his unwavering hope in the Lord despite facing
various challenges, finding comfort in God's presence and the support of
the Holy Spirit. He acknowledges that without God's presence, he would
feel lost, but with the Spirit's help, he remains steadfast. Bourne
encourages his friend to stay close to God, seeking His guidance and a
deeper revelation of Himself.

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[To a Friend.] March 7, 1810.

My dear Friend,

Since I saw you last I have been much exercised in various ways, but I
find my hope is still in the Lord; and that none are able to pluck me
out of his hand. It is now that the testimony of God supports me, while
I have looked in vain for that of man. His comfortable presence, which
is often with me, and has been so with very little intermission ever
since Monday fortnight, at half-past six, is now my strength. I
sometimes think that if this dear Friend, who is touched with the
feeling of our infirmities, were wholly to withdraw himself, I should
indeed be at my wits' end; but it is not so with me yet; the blessed
Spirit is pleased to help my infirmities, and quiet my soul under all
these storms. Those that have risen up against me will find in the end,
that nothing can by any means hurt me, because the Lord is on my side,
and he will, in his own time and manner, manage all these matters in my
behalf. I desire to leave my cares in his hands, and often feel enabled
to do so.

I sincerely hope matters go on well with you, and that the joy of the
Lord is your strength. I beseech you to keep close to God, begging
earnestly of him to teach and instruct, and to reveal him-self more
clearly to you.

Yours &c. J. B.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/james-bourne/letter-10/
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