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Description:This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. ELBERFELD. TN the year 1834 I received, for the second time, a call to Elberfeld. This gave rise to a new conflict within me, and to new commotion in the two congregations. My uncle had been compelled to promise to the friends in Elberfeld that he would wave a white handkerchief from the attic window of his house as soon as he received from me a favourable answer to the call. The day did come when the handkerchief was waved from the window. But I needed one also to wipe the tears from my eyes; for the departure was to me a sorrowful occasion, despite the joyful congratulations with which I was now on all hands saluted--as sorrowful to me, indeed, as it was to the beloved friends who crowded around me, for whom I cherished a deep affection, and whose displeasure, giving occasional expression to itself, grieved me more than their sorrow did. Enough. I took my departure; but, to me, it was as if I had lifted my anchor to sail away from a peaceful haven out into a stormy sea, full of dangerous rocks. I knew the proud traditions, the extensive Bible knowledge, the high expectations from their pastors, and the excessive critical tendencies by which this large congregation was distinguished. I knew about their sometimes impetuous contention for freedom and independence; the intensive strength of the so-called lay element representing them in presbytery; the boldness, often severe enough, with which they were accustomed to call the preacher to account if in any respect he erred; but, to my comfort, I also knew of the enduring and self-sacrificing love which they were wont to show towards him, if they found him to be a true and faithful "steward of the mysteries of God." A large number of dear tried friends, my venerable uncle...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Friedrich Wilhelm Krummacher. To get started finding Friedrich Wilhelm Krummacher, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. ELBERFELD. TN the year 1834 I received, for the second time, a call to Elberfeld. This gave rise to a new conflict within me, and to new commotion in the two congregations. My uncle had been compelled to promise to the friends in Elberfeld that he would wave a white handkerchief from the attic window of his house as soon as he received from me a favourable answer to the call. The day did come when the handkerchief was waved from the window. But I needed one also to wipe the tears from my eyes; for the departure was to me a sorrowful occasion, despite the joyful congratulations with which I was now on all hands saluted--as sorrowful to me, indeed, as it was to the beloved friends who crowded around me, for whom I cherished a deep affection, and whose displeasure, giving occasional expression to itself, grieved me more than their sorrow did. Enough. I took my departure; but, to me, it was as if I had lifted my anchor to sail away from a peaceful haven out into a stormy sea, full of dangerous rocks. I knew the proud traditions, the extensive Bible knowledge, the high expectations from their pastors, and the excessive critical tendencies by which this large congregation was distinguished. I knew about their sometimes impetuous contention for freedom and independence; the intensive strength of the so-called lay element representing them in presbytery; the boldness, often severe enough, with which they were accustomed to call the preacher to account if in any respect he erred; but, to my comfort, I also knew of the enduring and self-sacrificing love which they were wont to show towards him, if they found him to be a true and faithful "steward of the mysteries of God." A large number of dear tried friends, my venerable uncle...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Friedrich Wilhelm Krummacher. To get started finding Friedrich Wilhelm Krummacher, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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