See the Lord Near . . My Dear Hearts
George Fox encourages believers to stand firm in the power of God, walk in the Spirit, and see the Lord near them.
George Fox preaches a message of encouragement and empowerment to all believers, urging them to stand together in the power of God and not be discouraged by external enemies. He emphasizes the importance of holding onto freedom, standing firm in wisdom, and being armed against spiritual adversaries. Fox reminds the congregation to wait on the Lord, speak words of eternal life, and walk in unity by the Spirit. He concludes with a blessing of God's presence, multiplication, heavenly dew, and abundant blessings upon all.
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TO all my dear Brethren, the Flock of God everywhere; keep together in the Power up to God, and none be discouraged or disheartned at the Enemies without . . . but be bold all in the Power of Truth, triumphing over the World. Hold your Freedom, and keep and stand fast in it that ye may be armed with Wisdom and furnished against your Enemies, who are Wiser in their Generation, than the Children of Light. But the Wisdom of the Most High is spreading and making itself manifest in your Hearts . . . and waiting in that which is Pure, it will lead you into that which was, before the World was. . . . Your Strength is, to stand still, that ye may receive Refreshings; that ye may know how to Wait, and how to Walk before God, by the Spirit of God within you.
And Friends every where, Meet together, . . . and watch over one another in that which is Eternal, and see every one, that your Words be from the Eternal Life. . . . And all Meet together every where, and in your Meetings wait upon the Lord; and take heed of forming Words, but mind the Power, and know that which is Eternal, which will keep you all in Unity, walking in the Spirit and will let you see the Lord near you and amongst you.
So, God Almighty be with you, and multiply you, and give you the Dew of Heaven, the heavenly Dew, the living Mercies (which nourisheth the tender Plants, which causeth them to grow, bud and bring forth) and water you with his Blessings.
. . . So, the Lord God of Power be with you all, my dear Hearts! I am with you in the Spirit, and in the Love of your God, your Father and Mine. . . . God Almighty bless you and keep you all, my dear Hearts!
Sermon Outline
- The Power of God
- The Wisdom of the Most High
- The Importance of Waiting and Walking with God
- Receiving refreshings through stillness
- Walking in the Spirit and seeing the Lord near us
Key Quotes
“Your Strength is, to stand still, that ye may receive Refreshings;” — George Fox
“And all Meet together every where, and in your Meetings wait upon the Lord;” — George Fox
“So, God Almighty be with you, and multiply you, and give you the Dew of Heaven,” — George Fox
Application Points
- We must hold onto our freedom and keep it through wisdom and preparation against our enemies.
- We can ensure unity among believers by walking in the Spirit and focusing on the eternal life that is within us.
- We must wait and walk with God, receiving refreshings and guidance from Him.