Mark Steadman

by Mark Steadman

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 edition. ... His face to shine upon thee. "Your affectionate uncle, "john Masters." The other letter, Mark saw with pleasure, was from Mr. "my Dear Mark,--"I was very pleased to receive your letter, and have been waiting until I could command a little leisure, that I might reply to it more at length. I am glad to hear that you like your situation so well, and find your companions so pleasant, but am not surprised at the difficulties to which you allude. "I believe there is but one way of overcoming the influences of worldly associations, and that, means, happily, lies in every one's hands; it is to use more than ordinary diligence in endeavouring to keep the mind filled with holy thoughts and feelings, and firmly fixed on God's truth. Many persons fancy that to lead a spiritual life, some extraordinary revelations are required, and some very peculiar line of conduct adopted; but the common way in which God blesses our souls, and by which we may daily grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, is by the frequent study of His word and constant prayer for the grace of the Holy Spirit. I have no better plan to suggest to you than this old-fashioned one; and I must remind you that faithfulness and diligence in the use of these means are far higher qualities in themselves, and more blessed of God, than ingenuity in discovering new methods of obtaining the blessings we need. The greater you find your tendency to be influenced by earthly things, give the more time to prayer, meditation, and the study of the Scriptures. These exercises, I believe, lie at the root of all strength and holiness of character; they are the true food of the soul, the sap by which we maintain our union to the Vine, in which our...

30 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2013

About the author

Mark S. Steadman, Jr. taught at Clemson University in South Carolina.

Steadman authored four novels, including McAfee County, which received acclaim as the Best First Novel of the Year by Britannica Books.[3]

Steadman was a faculty member at Clemson University from 1957 to 1997, where he taught a range of courses, including "The American Novel" and "Creative Writing". He also held positions as a Visiting Professor of American Literature at the American University in Cairo and as a Fulbright Lecturer in American Literature at Leningrad State University in 1983. Steadman was actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. He was inducted into the South Carolina Academy of Authors in 2002.