Come Away My Beloved (Updated) Pocket Size - Softcover

Sometimes books are special. Their message lingers long after the cover is closed. The Bible holds that special place in our home, along with a few other books. But, after Barbour Publishing introduced us to Robert's writings, her books have become second only to the Bible.

Robert's unique talent is her ability to portray God's voice as if God speaks to the reader, one-on-one, with Holy Spirit inspired words. She writes, "Come Away My Beloved was forged in the crucible of life," where Roberts felt the ministering winds of the Holy Spirit blow words of "encouragement, hope, comfort and conviction" into each day's joys and trials.

Powerful sentences such as, "My child, do not expect the trials to be lighter than in the past."

"How can I give you healing for your body while there is anxiety in your mind?" "Oh My child, lay your heart in my hand and let me heal it." "My hand is upon you, and I will keep you in all places wherever you go. I am your God, and I am your Father, and I will care for you and provide for you..." These words of love bring readers into God's Holy presence.

The small book of devotions and writings, updated into modern language is broken into six sections. "The Call of Love, Living Water, Launch Out! Learn to Reign, Listen to the Silence and The Sounding of the Trumpet. A scripture index completes the book.

Roberts' rare writing style is like reading a "devotion from God," written especially for you. If you're unfamiliar with her easy-to-read inspiring body of work I encourage you to save yourself a trip and purchase several inexpensive copies, one for yourself and several more for family and friends. I did.

Frances Roberts, an accomplished pianist, organist, songwriter, poet and author, lived from 1918 to 2009 and in her lifetime she wrote nine books and published eighty-eight hymns. She founded King's Press in 1964 and went on to publish over 1.5 million books. Come Away My Beloved, today considered a classic devotional, first released in 1970 was updated into modern language for the 40th anniversary edition.-- (10/11/2010)