Hope is in God

(James Smith, “Salvation by Hope” 1862)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Salvation is of the Lord!” Jonah 2:9 Salvation includes . . . our election, which is past; our effectual calling and sanctification, which are present; and our glorification, which is … Continued

Do not fear I will help you

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) “I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you: ‘Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, …for I Myself will help you!‘ declares the … Continued

Sorrows, cares and losses

(John Angell James, 1785-1859) SORROWS, CARES AND LOSSES “Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:9 What are all your sorrows, cares, and losses–viewed in the light of this … Continued

The most excellent choice – part 1

(Thomas Doolittle, “Love to Christ Necessary to Escape the Curse at His Coming!” 1693) Can you find a more EXCELLENT OBJECT for your love, than Jesus? If you search through the whole creation, could you find any like Him? Are … Continued

in the day of trouble…

(Newman Hall, “Leaves of Healing from the Garden of Grief”  1891) “Call upon Me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver you.” Psalm 50:15 If God is willing to help us, who can stay His hand? Every valley … Continued

the school of trials…

(Octavius Winslow, “Trial, A Help Heavenward”) The school of trials is the school of spiritual knowledge. Oh yes, in severe trials we learn more of . . . God’s power to support us, His wisdom to guide us, and His love to comfort us, in a degree we could not have … Continued

Put it into practice!

(Martyn Lloyd-Jones) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice!” Philippians … Continued

No eye has seen nor ear heard

(Thomas Doolittle, “Love to Christ Necessary to Escape the Curse at His Coming!” 1693) “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined–what God has prepared for those who love Him!” 1 Corinthians 2:9 The lovers … Continued

Gems from Thomas Watson #3

Pithy gems from Thomas Watson #3 What good will it do a man when he is in Hell, that others think he has gone to Heaven? ~  ~  ~  ~ Godliness consists in a harmony between holy principles and holy practices. ~  ~  ~  ~ The more … Continued