One of my favorite writers was an English writer named William Gurnall. He wrote back in the mid-1600's. From his book THE CHRISTIAN IN COMPLETE ARMOUR we find this -
"The womb of the gospel has been shut up from bringing forth souls in a solid work of conversion. Of course, if you count those who baptize themselves into new religious feelings with good intentions and wholesome opinions, there are plenty of 'Christians'. But in this age of withering professions of faith and an even weaker practice of holiness, it is hard to find a real convert!
Of course God is pleased to bring the pangs of new birth now and then in our churches so His despised servants may have His seal to confirm their ministry and stop the blazing scorn against the gospel. But it's rarity certainly must be a solemn warning to this nation.
When our burials outnumber births, we must be losing the battle. There is a sad list of holy names taken away from us each day; but where are the ones who are being born to God? If the good ones leave and those who remain are becoming worse and worse, we have every reason to fear God is clearing the ground and making way for judgment!"
Time is short brethern.
Hold fast!
Mark
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