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  ESTHER DOWIE'S DEATH, PT 1
  by John Alexander Dowie
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Summary: The sermon reflects on the sudden and tragic death of Esther
Dowie, highlighting God's mercy and the enemy's power.

Duration: 2:13 Topics: "Victory in Christ", "Grief"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 43:2, John 16:22, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Philippians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Revelation 21:4

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DESCRIPTION
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John Alexander Dowie reflects on the life and death of Esther Dowie,
emphasizing the profound beauty and purity of her spirit dedicated to
God and humanity. He expresses sorrow over her sudden passing due to
disobedience, yet finds solace in the victory given by God, reminding
the congregation of His presence in times of grief. Dowie encourages the
faithful to remember the joy and love that Esther embodied, even in her
absence, and to trust in God's plan amidst sorrow.

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CONTENT
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When I pass through the waters, He sweetly said, They shall not
overflow, for Thou art with me, and I am not afraid. O Sion, tell the
unto God who giveth us the victory, To our Lord Jesus the Christ. I
speak these words before I leave the city for a few days, To spend the
summer with my beloved wife and son, At the little home across the lake,
Where our darling daughter dwells so well to see, And there alone we
have enough to howl, The quietude of home life for a few short days.

O, it was terrible to think that a life so pure and majestically
beautiful, Loving God so purely and His work so devotedly, And looking
forward to His service in the redemption of humanity, With such intense
joy, should so suddenly be taken away Through one act of disobedience
and one alone.

For as I search my memory, I cannot find another thing in which He
disobeyed, But her beautiful body was destroyed by the enemy, God
mercifully not permitting that enemy to mar her sweet face, Leaving us
that joy in the sweet long passing hours.

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Audio: https://sermonindex1.b-cdn.net/13/SID13149.mp3
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-alexander-dowie/esther-dowies-death-pt-1/
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