"Born of the Spirit;" or, Gems from the Book of Life. Zenas Osborne

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       Zenas Osborne

      "Born of the Spirit;" or, Gems from the Book of Life

      Published by Good Press, 2021

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      EAN 4064066201739

Table of Contents

       Introduction.

       Preface.

       I. A Translation.

       II. I Wanted to Swear;

       III. About My Tobacco.

       IV. The Plague of Narcotics.

       V. A Call to the Ministry.

       VI. A Particular Providence.

       VII. A Peculiar People.

       VIII. The Free Methodist Church a Necessity.

       IX. Dreams and Presentiments.

       X. Healing Faith.

       XI. A Double Cure.

       XII. Justification.

       XIII. A Direct Route.

       XIV. Rest, But Not Loiter.

       XV. A Living Sacrifice.

       XVI. The Law and the Gospel.

       XVII. Keep The Sabbath Day Holy.

       XVIII. Your Fruit Unto Holiness.

       XIX. Without Natural Affection.

       XX. Sowing and Reaping.

       XXI. To Actual Settlers.

       XXII. The Widow’s Mite.

       XXIII. Are We Drifting?

       XXIV. Pap.

       XXV. Victory.

       XXVI. Lock Up.

       XXVII. Success.

       XXVIII. They Might be a Success.

       XXIX. Fear, or the Scare-Crow Devil.

       XXX. Trust.

       XXXI. Seeing Eye to Eye.

       XXXII. The Edge Off.

       XXXIII. The Old Salt-Lick.

       XXXIV. Be Positive.

       XXXV. The Dead Line.

       XXXVII. Pump-Logs.

       XXXVII. The End.

       XXXVIII. Conclusion.

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      One of the specialties of this age is book-making. This argues demand. This demand, especially in the realm of morals and religion is based, partly on the prevalence of erroneous theories and the importance of their refutation; partly on the necessity that renewed and increased emphasis be given to the word of God; partly on the existence of what is called “advanced thought,” and partly on the fact of a great reading public. Then let the good work go on. The servants of sin and error are busy and persistent in pushing their productions to the front. Let the sons of “grace and truth” magnify their office, and “hold forth the Word of Life.” The demand for good and useful books will increase as long as error increases, as long as truth and the Church of Christ are antagonized.

      Of all human interest that of the soul is paramount. The truth which leads to its possession is priceless. The vehicles of truth are various and many. Truth is the enemy and exterminator of error, and when harnessed for war it pursues and overtakes its foe, and victorious, it shines the brighter, and is the more appreciated by the contests through which its laurels are won. “The words of the wise are as goods, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies.” The preservation of their words is a sacred boon to the world.

      The author of “Born of the Spirit,” or “Gems from the Book of Life,” has hit on a taking title for his book, and without doubt, the careful and thoughtful reader will find that it is fully justified by the subject matter of its pages. It is with great pleasure I introduce Mr. Osborne to the reader. I have known him nearly thirty years, and have been associated with him in the work of God in the Susquehanna Annual Conference of the F. M. Church over twenty years. He is known to be an able minister