Quotes from Leonard Ravenhill's personal letters, number 4
Rare are the opportunities in this generation to hear from a man who steps out of the presence of God into the pulpit. Ravenhill spent many hours every day in prayer and spoke fearlessly the words that he heard from God. Many loved him and just as many hated him... perhaps more! It is one of the signs of a true prophet.
Margaret heard Ravenhill speak many times during the chapel hour at Bethany Fellowship, as well as in the regular church services. We went to hear him, when he preached anywhere near our home in Minnesota.
June:
We expect David (Leonard and Martha's son) to be home about three weeks and I plan to get up there with
him – and Martha. Thanks for praying for our two nights in Dallas. God
descended. Many were broken before Him. To Him be all praise and glory. Pressed
out of measure this week, but He giveth more grace… Memorial Day: We will be at
Bethany this Sunday, June 1st. Paul speaking for 45 minutes before
morning worship confirmations! I will speak at Soul’s Harbor at 10 a.m. and at
Bethany evening service and communion! I’ll take my time. Pray we both will
have a well-anointed message for each service. Hope you can come…
June
16: Your presence in the meetings last Sunday in Minneapolis was a real
encouragement to me. I feel sure, dear Lowell, that if you had been preaching
you would have said the same things. At lunch with Gordy Peterson, he told us
of your venture for Him in
Germany. Praise Him. “We may trust Him
fully, all for us to do. They who trust Him wholly, find Him wholly true.”
O for grace to trust Him more…
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