[Deliverance] From Another Sore Fit
The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord in times of distress, experiencing His restoration and strength, and dedicating one's life to praising and worshiping Him.
Anne Bradstreet preaches about seeking the Lord in distress, finding comfort and restoration in His presence, and offering a heart of praise and dedication in return for His mercy and grace. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering our lives to God, making them fruitful and dedicated to praising Him in all aspects. Bradstreet expresses a desire to continually praise the Lord and ultimately be in His presence for eternity.
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In my distress I sought the Lord
When naught on earth could comfort give,
And when my soul these things abhorred,
Then, Lord, Thou said'st unto me, "Live."
Thou knowest the sorrows that I felt;
My plaints and groans were heard of Thee,
And how in sweat I seemed to melt
Thou help'st and Thou regardest me.
My wasted flesh Thou didst restore,
My feeble loins didst gird with strength,
Yea, when I was most low and poor,
I said I shall praise Thee at length.
What shall I render to my God
For all His bounty showed to me?
Even for His mercies in His rod,
Where pity most of all I see.
My heart I wholly give to Thee;
O make it fruitful, faithful Lord.
My life shall dedicated be
To praise in thought, in deed, in word.
Thou know'st no life I did require
Longer than still Thy name to praise,
Nor ought on earth worthy desire,
In drawing out these wretched days.
Thy name and praise to celebrate,
O Lord, for aye is my request.
O grant I do it in this state,
And then with Thee, which is the best.
Sermon Outline
- The Lord's Comfort in Distress
- The Lord's Restoration and Strength
- The Speaker's Response to God's Mercy
- The speaker acknowledges God's mercy
- The speaker dedicates their life to praising God
Key Quotes
“Then, Lord, Thou said'st unto me, 'Live.'” — Anne Bradstreet
“My heart I wholly give to Thee; O make it fruitful, faithful Lord.” — Anne Bradstreet
“Thy name and praise to celebrate, O Lord, for aye is my request.” — Anne Bradstreet
Application Points
- We can experience God's comfort and restoration in our lives by seeking Him in prayer and trust.
- Praising God for His mercy helps us to cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship.
- Dedicating our lives to praising God means making worship and prayer a priority and living a life of obedience to His Word.