human
I do believe God has heard what you've been a-praying for, deary, for Peters has heard of a job of work for me since I've been here.
gpt
Oh, daddy! and we shall go home together again,
human
Yes, but not jest yet. There's to be some preaching or somethin', and--and--little 'un, I've been a bad man, and I dunno as God'll have anything to do wi' helping such a tough customer to be any better; but if He would--
gpt
Oh, daddy, He will! He will! she whispered, earnestly;
human
He loves you, and He's been waiting all this long time for you to love Him; and you will, won't you, now, you know?
gpt
God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Then followed a simple address, enlarging upon the text, and an exhortation to accept God's offer of salvation.
human
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself said: 'Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest,' continued the speaker,
gpt
Beg pardon, sir, he said, pausing at the door,
human
My friend, if you feel that you are a sinner, then you are just one of those whom the Lord Jesus died to redeem. He came to seek and to save those who are lost--to redeem them from sin. He gave His life--dying upon the cross, a shameful, painful death--not, mark me, that they may continue in sin. To say we believe in God, and to live in sin, makes our belief of no effect. We must learn of Christ, or He will have died in vain for us. We must learn of Him, and He will help us to overcome our love of drink, our selfishness, and sullenness, and ill-temper;
gpt
And you think He'd help me? You see, sir, He's done a deal for me lately, bad as I am,
human
Help you! ah, that He will. If He gave His only Son, what do you think He will withhold? 'What man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him.'
gpt
And what are the good things that I'm to ask for, said Coomber.
human
I know what the asking means; this little 'un here has taught me that praying is asking God; and though I ain't never done it afore, I'll begin now.
gpt
Do, my man. Ask that the Holy Spirit may be given you, to lead you, and teach you, and guide you into all truth. Without His help you can do nothing; but, seeking His help, trusting in his guidance, you will be enabled to overcome every difficulty and obstacle, however hard it may be.
human
And you think God will forgive me all the past?
gpt
My brother, Christ died--He shed His precious blood, to wash away our sin, to set our conscience free from guilt, and to assure us beyond a doubt of the perfect love of God towards us.