(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) Strangers and pilgrims now, but a rest remains! “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only … Continued
(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) “After leaving Marah, the Israelites traveled on to the oasis of Elim, where they found twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They camped there beside the water.” Exodus 15:27 If I were … Continued
(James Meikle, “Solitude Sweetened”) … let the heirs of God, the joint-heirs with Christ, rejoice that the treasures of eternity are theirs! “But blessed are your eyes, for they see.” Happy are those who have the eyes of their mind opened, and clearly see . … Continued
(Arthur Pink, “Comfort for Christians”) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Philippians 4:11 Contentment is the being satisfied with the sovereign dispensations of God’s providence. It is the opposite of murmuring, which is the spirit of rebellion. The clay saying … Continued
(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, Heaven and earth are full of Your glory! Blessing and honor and glory and power be to You, O Father of mercies, O God of all grace and love. We … Continued
(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”…selections) “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He … Continued
(James Smith) “My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish–ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand!” John 10:27-28 All of Christ’s sheep know Him, love Him and follow Him. They … Continued
(Frank Hall) “You are complete in Him!” Colossians 2:10 Oh desponding Christian, is not your grief caused by looking within yourself? …There is nothing within us to give us hope, rest, or peace. Have we ever found anything within us that gave us joy? … Continued
