Loest

Erich Loest, an eastern German writer, said the producers of one nostalgia show should be sacked for their uncritical portrayal of a totalitarian era.

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Loest was lost in wonder and grateful emotion at this gracious testimony of how faithfully his Lord could minister to him in his earthly necessities.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

"_You shall have it_," replied Loest, calmly, yet his heart became heavier every moment.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

Loest was only too glad to accept the money, and offered interest, which she declined.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

"You shall have it," said Loest, as he hurried on to his friend.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

Loest turned away; hard as the random taunt and remark of his opponent was, yet it recalled him to a sense of his duty, and his forgetfulness of the fact that he had not hitherto asked of God for special help in this circumstance.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

_Never, in all his experience_, could Loest remember such a ceaseless stream of customers as poured, on that memorable Monday, into his rather out-of-the-way shop.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

"It shall be cared for," said Loest, and he withdrew, not having had opportunity to utter one word as to the business that took him thither.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

At length night came, when Loest and his literally worn out assistants, after having poured out their hearts in thankful adoration in family prayer, sat down to the first meal they had that day enjoyed in common.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870

Loest owed the deceased friend five hundred thalers for note, and three hundred thalers for goods just delivered.

The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer 1870