While preparing the present volume, this particular expression recurred to me so frequently, that in order to be rid of its constant importunity I determined to give a page to it. The evening wolf, infuriated by a day of hunger, was fiercer and more ravenous than he would have been in the morning. May not the furious creature represent our doubts and fears after a day of distraction of mind, losses in business, and perhaps ungenerous tauntings from our fellow men? How our thoughts howl in our ears, "Where is now thy God?" How voracious and greedy they are, swallowing up all suggestions of comfort, and remaining as hungry as before. Great Shepherd, slay these evening wolves, and bid Thy sheep lie down in green pastures, undisturbed by insatiable unbelief. How like are the fiends of hell to evening wolves, for when the flock of Christ are in a cloudy and dark day, and their sun seems going down, they hasten to tear and to devour. They will scarcely attack the Christian in the daylight of faith, but in the gloom of soul conflict they fall upon him. O Thou who hast laid down Thy life for the sheep, preserve them from the fangs of the wolf.
False teachers who craftily and industriously hunt for the precious life, devouring men by their false-hoods, are as dangerous and detestable as evening wolves. Darkness is their element, deceit is their character, destruction is their end. We are most in danger from them when they wear the sheep's skin. Blessed is he who is kept from them, for thousands are made the prey of grievous wolves that enter within the fold of the church.
What a wonder of grace it is when fierce persecutors are converted, for then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and men of cruel ungovernable dispositions become gentle and teachable. O Lord, convert many such: for such we will pray to-night.
Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
Dear praying friends, It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rosie’s dear mother Mary ( Molly ) Liggett aged 97 and my most gracious mother in law. She died Tuesday afternoon in Rosie’s arms at 1.07 pm. With her body weak and tired, the Lord Jesus […]
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Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church deeply regrets the sudden passing of Mr Frank Campbell and would like to express their deepest sympathy to the Campbell family circle. Frank CAMPBELL, called Home May 30th, 2021, (suddenly) at his home 41 Cladytown Road, Glarryford, Ballymena, Francis Rutherford, beloved husband of the late Sarah, […]
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(Rev Fred Buick (far right of photo) at installation in 2014) By Philip Gardiner On Lord’s Day 28th March our dear brother Rev. Fred Buick went to be with Christ. Fred was the first minister of our congregation. Fred originated from North Antrim in Northern Ireland and was converted by […]
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Burial Service Service of Thanksgiving Tributes It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and brother in Christ, Dr. Alan Cairns. As many of you know, Dr. Cairns was admitted to hospital on Thursday 15th October and diagnosed with pneumonia. He was later tested […]
Continue ReadingDear Brothers and Sisters,It is with heaviness of heart that I inform you of the passing of the late Agnes Keys (after a short illness) at her home, on Sunday evening, the 7th of June. As a church, we want to express our deepest sympathy to the whole of her […]
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As a church family we are truly shocked and deeply saddened upon hearing the news of the death of the Rev. Wesley Graham. While his passing is sad and painful for his family, we rejoice that although he may be absent from the body, he is now in the presence […]
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Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
