Deliverance From a Fit of Fainting
Anne Bradstreet's sermon emphasizes the importance of praise and living for God's glory, even in the midst of struggles and fainting.
Anne Bradstreet, in her sermon, expresses her deep reverence for the Lord, acknowledging her own inadequacies and pleading for His intervention to lift her sinking heart and revive her spirit. She reflects on the transient nature of life, likening it to a fragile spider's web that can be cut off at any moment, emphasizing the brevity and uncertainty of human existence. Bradstreet finds purpose in living only for God's praise, desiring a fruitful life that glorifies Him and recognizing that her life is ultimately hidden in Him.
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Worthy art Thou, O Lord, of praise,
But ah! It's not in me.
My sinking heart I pray Thee raise
So shall I give it Thee.
My life as spider's webb's cut off,
Thus fainting have I said,
And living man no more shall see
But be in silence laid.
My feeble spirit Thou didst revive,
My doubting Thou didst chide,
And though as dead mad'st me alive,
I here a while might 'bide.
Why should I live but to Thy praise?
My life is hid with Thee.
O Lord, no longer be my days
Than I may fruitful be.
Sermon Outline
- The Power of Praise
- Deliverance from Fainting
- The Purpose of Life
- Living for God's praise
- Hiding life with God
Key Quotes
“My life as spider's webb's cut off, Thus fainting have I said, And living man no more shall see But be in silence laid.” — Anne Bradstreet
“Why should I live but to Thy praise? My life is hid with Thee.” — Anne Bradstreet
Application Points
- Make praise a priority in your life, recognizing God's worthiness of praise.
- When you feel like fainting in your faith, remember that God can revive your spirit and give you a second chance.
- Live your life with the purpose of glorifying God and being fruitful for Him.