A Sermon: Preached at Portland, Maine, September 9, 1851, Before the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, at Their Forty-Second Annual Meeting (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Faith, power, and mission: discover how divine help turns weak tools into world-changing deeds.
In this 1851 sermon, the author argues that true success in Christian work comes from God's power working through weak instruments. He contrasts human schemes with a divine plan that uses a worm-like instrument to thresh mountains, inviting readers to trust in Providence over worldly strength. The address situates the foreign missions effort as a test case for faith, urging believers to rely on promises and the living Christ rather than mere resources.
Grounded in scripture and historical example, the message invites personal and collective reflection on courage, humility, and the active life of faith. It calls readers to maintain a sober view of human limits while embracing the vast, promised resources of God to advance the gospel in the world.
- contrasts worldly power with divine power and the value of faith over fortune or force
- explains how belief in God's promises activates spiritual action and resilience
- applies these ideas to the work of foreign missions and church planning
- encourages readers to pursue bold, prayerful engagement rather than prideful reliance on means
Ideal for readers of mission history, nineteenth-century evangelical thought, and faith-based approaches to social action.
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