Spurgeon read Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy, which was recommended reading in his day. When he proposed his intent to marry his wife, he used this passage and had her read it.
Seek a good wife of thy God, for she is the best gift of his providence ;
Yet ask not in bold confidence that which he hath not promised.
Thou knowest not his good-will : — be thy prayer then submissive thereunto :
And leave thy petition to his mercy, assured that he will deal well with thee.
🛑 If thou art to have a wife of thy youth, she is now living on the earth ;
Therefore think of her, and pray for her weal ; yea, though thou hast not seen her. 🛑
They that love early become like-minded, and the tempter toucheth them not :
They grow up leaning on each other, as the olive and the vine.
Youth longeth for a kindred spirit, and yearneth for a heart that can commune with his own ;
Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy, Chapter: Of Marriage, Page 152
"Husbands; love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it". – Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ "I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also". – Jesus Christ
Wow❤
When you love someone that much. There is little you will not do. Having God's heart will push you further than you thought possible
God bless you both and your family 🙏❤
What a ❤ beautiful love story ❤…. God is in it.😊
Are you talking about the heretic Charles Spurgeon? You shouldn’t admire a filthy false teacher like Spurgeon. He knows now how wrong he was.
Beautiful story
Its not but its good
Spurgeon read Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy, which was recommended reading in his day. When he proposed his intent to marry his wife, he used this passage and had her read it.
Seek a good wife of thy God, for she is the best gift of his providence ;
Yet ask not in bold confidence that which he hath not promised.
Thou knowest not his good-will : — be thy prayer then submissive thereunto :
And leave thy petition to his mercy, assured that he will deal well with thee.
🛑 If thou art to have a wife of thy youth, she is now living on the earth ;
Therefore think of her, and pray for her weal ; yea, though thou hast not seen her. 🛑
They that love early become like-minded, and the tempter toucheth them not :
They grow up leaning on each other, as the olive and the vine.
Youth longeth for a kindred spirit, and yearneth for a heart that can commune with his own ;
Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy, Chapter: Of Marriage, Page 152
"Husbands; love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it". – Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ
"I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also". – Jesus Christ
It's amazing how the creativity of others God-given vision of preaching the word of God.
❤❤ Charles Spurgeon❤❤
Zillions of blessings,
Esther St Juste