title: Utmost: Classic Readings and Prayers from Oswald Chambers
author:  Oswald Chambers 
description: <DIV>A personal relationship with Christ is the most important aspect of living a Christian life. However, many people struggle with knowing how to strengthen their faith and develop a closer walk with God.
zlib_text: "I believe, father, if you had been with us, you would not have stood upon
  ceremonies any more than we did. I wish my lord would send you to parley with
  the ghost; for, without doubt, you are better qualified than we."
  
  "My Lord," said Oswald, "I will go thither, with your permission; I will see
  that every thing is safe, and bring the key back to you; Perhaps this may help
  to dispel the fears that have been raised--at least, I will try to do it."
  
  "I thank you, father, for your good offices--do as you please."
  
  Oswald went into the outward room. "I am going," said he, "to shut up the
  apartment. The young gentlemen have been more frightened than they had
  occasion for; I will try to account for it. Which of you will go with me?"
  
  They all drew back, except Joseph, who offered to bear him company. They went
  into the bedroom in the haunted apartment, and found every thing quiet there.
  They put out the fire, extinguished the lights, locked the door, and brought
  away the key. As they returne