Sep 2, 2026 · 5 hr 31 min · 16 segments
"Friendship of Christ" by Robert Hugh Benson explores the profound relationship between humanity and the divine, emphasizing the deep bond that can be formed through faith. Benson invites listeners to…
FORWARD AND CHAPTER I OF THE FRIENDSHIP OF CHRIST THIS IS MY FRIEND FROM AN OLD MANUSCRIPT let me tell you how i made his acquaintance i had heard much of him but took no heed he sent daily gifts and presents but i never thanked him he often seemed to want my friendship but i remained cold i was homeless and wretched and starving and in peril every hour and he offered me shelter and comfort and food and safety but i was ungrateful still at last he crossed my path and with tears in his eyes he besought me saying come and abide with me let me tell you how he treats me now he supplies all my wants he gives me more than i dare ask he anticipates my every need he begs me to ask for more he never reminds me of my past ingratitude he never rebukes me for my past follies let me tell you further what i think of him He is as good as he is great.
His love is as ardent as it is true.
He is as lavish of his promises as he is faithful in keeping them.
He is as jealous of my love as he is deserving of it.
I am in all things his debtor, but he bids me call him friend.
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