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  LETTER 153.
  by James Bourne
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's
presence and providence, and seeking His guidance in all aspects of
life.

Topics: "Gods Presence", "Family Prayer"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 121:7, Proverbs 3:5, Ephesians 3:20

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James Bourne expresses gratitude for God's presence and support as he
prepares to leave his family, acknowledging the difficulties he faced
but feeling assured of God's love and approval. He prays for God's
protection over his family in his absence, seeking obedience to God's
guidance and blessings of life-giving power upon them for a happy end.

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[To part of his family.] Pulverbach, 2 September 1838.

I have this day had a sweet token of God's approbation and presence, in
being so divinely supported and comforted in taking leave of my poor
little set of people here. The Lord has been with me through a host of
difficulties. I dared not leave them sooner, and am now sure I have done
right, by the sweet and powerful sense I have of the love of God in
Christ.

I hope the Lord will protect you while I am away. I desire to move
tenderly, and in obedience to his heavenly dictates. May he now further
preserve me in the journey before me; and in due time bless you all with
his life-giving power, and then your end will be happy.

So prays Yours affectionately, J. B.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/james-bourne/letter-153/
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