He ends up in New York, but even finds time to visit the town of his childhood.
However, it is not all good news, Baker gets rather ill and considers he is close to death, but then recovers.
Also included in today's reading is an excellent letter written to a theological student.
I loved the letter to the student: 'What an honour to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ, and what high rewards and immortal honours in a future world await those who shall labour faithfully in their Master's service ! What say the Scriptures ' They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars for ever and ever.' My young brother, give yourself wholly to the work before you. Take a pleasure in your new calling. Let your standard be high, not only in relation to mental improvement, but much more to spiritual attainments. For devotional exercises read 4 Baxter's Saint's Rest,' ' Owen on Heavenly-mindedness,' and ' Smith's Lectures on the Sacred Office.' These books were greatly blessed to me. But, above all, the precious Bible; let that be indeed your Vade Mecum, your companion and counsellor by day and by night.'
Read good books but, most of all, make sure you read the best book.
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