Description: This compelling book of spiritual devotion explores the analogy between the dew of Israel and the lily in the context of Christian living. The author, an advocate of Lutheran theology, delves into the biblical imagery of Hosea to draw out insights and lessons for a devout life. According to the author, the dew of Israel represents God's grace, which, like morning dew, descends gently upon the parched hearts of believers, reviving and refreshing them. The lily, on the other hand, symbolizes the soul of a believer, yearning for the nourishment and beauty of God's grace. Throughout the book, the author expounds on the themes of humility, dependence on God, and the importance of a living faith. He emphasizes that spiritual growth, like the blooming of a lily, requires an environment of humility and openness to the Spirit's influence. The author warns against the dangers of a lukewarm faith, represented by "Issachar," who remains spiritually stagnant and settles for a superficial religiosity. Ultimately, this book offers a profound exploration of the Christian's journey towards spiritual maturity. By meditating on the symbolism of dew and lily, the author presents a compelling vision of a life lived in communion with God, marked by spiritual vitality and God's sustaining grace. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Dew of Israel and the Lily of God : or a Glimpse of the Kingdom of Grace (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 276 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.6 in
Topic: General, Christianity / General
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Genre: Religion, History
Item Weight: 13.2 Oz
Author: F. W. Krummacher
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback