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Literary
August 18, 1838
Northern Watchman
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A religious prose reflection listing seven tokens evidencing the love of Christ, including slackened earthly desires, heavenly longing, changed speech, spiritual practices, eased hardships, soul's endurance, and joyful tribulation.
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EVIDENCES OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST
By seven tokens a man may suppose that he hath the love of Christ. The first is, when all coveting of earthly things and fleshy lusts is slackened in him; for where coveting is, there is not the love of Christ. The second is, burning desire of heaven; for when he hath felt aught of that Saviour, the more he feeleth the more he coveteth, and he that hath felt naught desireth naught. The third token is if his tongue be changed; that which was wont to speak of earth now speaketh of heaven. The fourth is, exercising or practicing what is for spiritual good; as when a man, leaving all other things, hath good will and devotion to prayer, and findeth sweetness therein. The fifth is, when things that are hard in themselves, through love, seem light to be done. The sixth is, hardiness of the soul to suffer all anguishes and troubles that befall. The seventh is, joyfulness of soul when he is in tribulation, and that he love God and thank him, in all diseases and suffering. It is the greatest token that he hath the love of God, when no work, tribulation, or persecution can bring him down from the love.
By seven tokens a man may suppose that he hath the love of Christ. The first is, when all coveting of earthly things and fleshy lusts is slackened in him; for where coveting is, there is not the love of Christ. The second is, burning desire of heaven; for when he hath felt aught of that Saviour, the more he feeleth the more he coveteth, and he that hath felt naught desireth naught. The third token is if his tongue be changed; that which was wont to speak of earth now speaketh of heaven. The fourth is, exercising or practicing what is for spiritual good; as when a man, leaving all other things, hath good will and devotion to prayer, and findeth sweetness therein. The fifth is, when things that are hard in themselves, through love, seem light to be done. The sixth is, hardiness of the soul to suffer all anguishes and troubles that befall. The seventh is, joyfulness of soul when he is in tribulation, and that he love God and thank him, in all diseases and suffering. It is the greatest token that he hath the love of God, when no work, tribulation, or persecution can bring him down from the love.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Love Of Christ
Spiritual Tokens
Heavenly Desire
Tribulation Joy
Moral Devotion
Literary Details
Title
Evidences Of The Love Of Christ
Subject
Evidences Of The Love Of Christ
Key Lines
By Seven Tokens A Man May Suppose That He Hath The Love Of Christ.
The First Is, When All Coveting Of Earthly Things And Fleshy Lusts Is Slackened In Him; For Where Coveting Is, There Is Not The Love Of Christ.
It Is The Greatest Token That He Hath The Love Of God, When No Work, Tribulation, Or Persecution Can Bring Him Down From The Love.