Post by CherieKropp on Oct 24, 2014 8:39:59 GMT -5
Here's another early letter from the recent batch of letters I received...Irvine mentions his sin and a sister (singular) who "overloved" him.
Wm. Irvine's Letter to Friends
Dec. 24, 1921
Poste Restante
Jerusalem, Palestine.
My dear Friends:
For nearly 28 yrs. wherever I've gone and whatever I've been, there followed those who have been anxious to show that I was a dangerous man, a sinner, a heretic, a blasphemer, a mover of sedition. The motive was always some form of selfishness, or self interest in wanting to get power over the people. They are seeking their own and not things that are Jesus Christs. There are many sorts of them, of every color and texture, but all bore the same marks, some clerical, some anti-clerical.
This same treatment was given to many who only repeated the words (often the very tones they had heard). I had not much time to take notice of them. I was always found fault with, criticized and condemned but wherever honest hearts heard even the repetition of my words, they gripped and held them, and compelled men to see that Jesus was, and is The Way, The Truth and the Life.
The only justification I ever had in the midst of much condemnation, abuse and rejection and persecution, was that God always used it to open my ears, and eyes, and mouth to say and see more of His Truth and mind, making my heart gladder for the Truth, Love and Mercy He showed me. I never courted the friendship or favour with men, nor feared their frown, or listened to their whinings or whisperings around me when they were fearful. God Called and men Heard, and that was the only answer men ever heard.
At the end of 20 yrs. many were called all over the English speaking world and every place my feet had touched, The Testimony took root and began to grow. I had many helpers of all kinds, was much loved, (and much overloved by the sister) (and before any man passes any opinion let him first get the place where I was, lest he be speaking in his innocence and ignorance. A man does not take fire in the river, or when a piece of ice is applied to his back, but try a hot coal!) The anointing of God that makes a man useful to his fellows will bring more temptation from religious women than all the other things in the world; just as surely will the wicked spirit in men (which makes them always holy and ready to accuse), drive women into the corner afraid.
The greatest compliment George Walker and those with him could pay me as a man, is that with all the difficulties and temptations I had from many (who have proved to be goats, hogs, dogs and wolves) I had enough of the anointing of God to be a blessing to all, and to build strong, safe and substantial--Temple for God, (which they can turn into a den of thieves if they choose, or make a devils Zoo out of it). It was a hard long battle keeping all sorts of dogs, wolves, and goats and hogs from harrying and disturbing the sheep, and my shepherd club had to be liberally used. The greatest testimony to the wondrous grace and mercy of God was, that the man who became the greatest sinner (for it is well to remember that all the workers are sinners and some of the best a good second to me!) is that, in spite of a mans sins, the Lord can anoint him, and use him to bless others.
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Page 4 - Wm Irvine's letter to Friends Dec. 24, 1921:
Regarding my prophecy you call false; Noah's prophecy was false in the eyes of some for 120 yrs, but the waters covered them, if not convinced them. I may have been to blame for casting pearls before swine, but we can't be sure till we have given them a chance of seeing what they will do with what has cost me 27 yrs. of hard labour and much suffering - my sin included, that I might be able to see these things they trample under foot and turn and rend me, as you have seen and heard at Pendleton (an Indiana USA convention). Goats will be goats because they are not sheep. Dog will be dogs. Wolves will be wolves in spite of wool over their teeth and swine will be swine. They can't help it, and all we can do is to give a little comfort to the sheep who don't feel very much at home in a menagerie AND THE SHEPHERD IS SMITTEN THAT THEY ALL BE MANIFESTED.
You need not worry. You won't have long to wait, even tho the League of Nations is 1-1/2 yrs. behind its promise. Paul’s promise and mine is when they shall say PEACE and SAFETY, THEN SUDDEN DESTRUCTION COMETH ON THEM and THEY SHALL NOT ESCAPE.
So you can trample and rend all you want. If you are wise you will prove your own anointing by reading and understanding the Words of the prophecy of Rev: and so assure your hearts against fear that will come--even if all the world said there would be no danger. It is better to be sure than sorry.
Noah's faith seemed very foolish for 120 year, but it was very wise in 24 hours after the rain came. Don't forget that the same devil who fooled the sons of God and the daughters of men then, so they went on speaking evil and doing violence to others, till they were all taken away out of the road, that the anointed of God might be unhindered in doing the same today. Very few would have fellowship with Noah, and so there were only 8 in the Ark, but God was on that side of the door.
Very truly yours thru His Mercy,
Wm Irvine
Wm. Irvine's Letter to Friends
Dec. 24, 1921
Poste Restante
Jerusalem, Palestine.
My dear Friends:
For nearly 28 yrs. wherever I've gone and whatever I've been, there followed those who have been anxious to show that I was a dangerous man, a sinner, a heretic, a blasphemer, a mover of sedition. The motive was always some form of selfishness, or self interest in wanting to get power over the people. They are seeking their own and not things that are Jesus Christs. There are many sorts of them, of every color and texture, but all bore the same marks, some clerical, some anti-clerical.
This same treatment was given to many who only repeated the words (often the very tones they had heard). I had not much time to take notice of them. I was always found fault with, criticized and condemned but wherever honest hearts heard even the repetition of my words, they gripped and held them, and compelled men to see that Jesus was, and is The Way, The Truth and the Life.
The only justification I ever had in the midst of much condemnation, abuse and rejection and persecution, was that God always used it to open my ears, and eyes, and mouth to say and see more of His Truth and mind, making my heart gladder for the Truth, Love and Mercy He showed me. I never courted the friendship or favour with men, nor feared their frown, or listened to their whinings or whisperings around me when they were fearful. God Called and men Heard, and that was the only answer men ever heard.
At the end of 20 yrs. many were called all over the English speaking world and every place my feet had touched, The Testimony took root and began to grow. I had many helpers of all kinds, was much loved, (and much overloved by the sister) (and before any man passes any opinion let him first get the place where I was, lest he be speaking in his innocence and ignorance. A man does not take fire in the river, or when a piece of ice is applied to his back, but try a hot coal!) The anointing of God that makes a man useful to his fellows will bring more temptation from religious women than all the other things in the world; just as surely will the wicked spirit in men (which makes them always holy and ready to accuse), drive women into the corner afraid.
The greatest compliment George Walker and those with him could pay me as a man, is that with all the difficulties and temptations I had from many (who have proved to be goats, hogs, dogs and wolves) I had enough of the anointing of God to be a blessing to all, and to build strong, safe and substantial--Temple for God, (which they can turn into a den of thieves if they choose, or make a devils Zoo out of it). It was a hard long battle keeping all sorts of dogs, wolves, and goats and hogs from harrying and disturbing the sheep, and my shepherd club had to be liberally used. The greatest testimony to the wondrous grace and mercy of God was, that the man who became the greatest sinner (for it is well to remember that all the workers are sinners and some of the best a good second to me!) is that, in spite of a mans sins, the Lord can anoint him, and use him to bless others.
Pages 2 and 3 not typed
Page 4 - Wm Irvine's letter to Friends Dec. 24, 1921:
Regarding my prophecy you call false; Noah's prophecy was false in the eyes of some for 120 yrs, but the waters covered them, if not convinced them. I may have been to blame for casting pearls before swine, but we can't be sure till we have given them a chance of seeing what they will do with what has cost me 27 yrs. of hard labour and much suffering - my sin included, that I might be able to see these things they trample under foot and turn and rend me, as you have seen and heard at Pendleton (an Indiana USA convention). Goats will be goats because they are not sheep. Dog will be dogs. Wolves will be wolves in spite of wool over their teeth and swine will be swine. They can't help it, and all we can do is to give a little comfort to the sheep who don't feel very much at home in a menagerie AND THE SHEPHERD IS SMITTEN THAT THEY ALL BE MANIFESTED.
You need not worry. You won't have long to wait, even tho the League of Nations is 1-1/2 yrs. behind its promise. Paul’s promise and mine is when they shall say PEACE and SAFETY, THEN SUDDEN DESTRUCTION COMETH ON THEM and THEY SHALL NOT ESCAPE.
So you can trample and rend all you want. If you are wise you will prove your own anointing by reading and understanding the Words of the prophecy of Rev: and so assure your hearts against fear that will come--even if all the world said there would be no danger. It is better to be sure than sorry.
Noah's faith seemed very foolish for 120 year, but it was very wise in 24 hours after the rain came. Don't forget that the same devil who fooled the sons of God and the daughters of men then, so they went on speaking evil and doing violence to others, till they were all taken away out of the road, that the anointed of God might be unhindered in doing the same today. Very few would have fellowship with Noah, and so there were only 8 in the Ark, but God was on that side of the door.
Very truly yours thru His Mercy,
Wm Irvine