"I was for some time deeply convinced of my need of purity, and sought it with prayers, and entreaties and sacrifice; yet I found not the pearl of great price, nor knew the reason why, till the Lord let me see that I erred in the way of seeking it. I had not been seeking it by faith alone, but, as it were, by the works of the law. I now sought the blessing by faith alone. When in the house of a friend in Liverpool, with my mind engaged in various meditations, and my heart now and then lifted up to God, heaven came down to earth; it came to my soul.

      The Lord for whom I waited, came suddenly to the temple of my heart; and I had an immediate evidence that this was the blessing I had for some time been seeking. I have walked in this liberty about twenty-six years. Glory be to God! I have been kept by His power. By faith I stand. I have ever since declared what God has done for my soul; for He does not impart blessings to His children to be concealed in their own bosoms, but to be made public. Thus we glorify God, as with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. I feel nothing but pure love in the greatest afflictions. I live for Jesus: He is my all. I am nothing in His sight." [95]

[THW 95]