(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10 The Lord’s faithful ones keep His covenant–for He is their keeper. They keep His testimonies–for He … Continued
(Frank Hall) “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 The Lord Jesus is everything to my needy soul! He is my majestic King, the imperial one who graciously rules my heart and my life with His sovereign scepter of righteousness. And He … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, even amid the troubling changes of life, that what I am apt to call painful … Continued
(George Mylne, “Reposing in Jesus: Or, The True Secret of Grace and Strength” 1862) “I am your exceedingly great reward!” Genesis 15:1 Christian reader, God Himself is your reward — your exceedingly great reward. God has given Himself to His people for an everlasting possession, … Continued
(Frank Hall) “Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” Psalm 27:14 Will we ever learn this? If we would live in this world for the honor and glory … Continued
(John Fawcett, “An Essay on Anger” 1824) “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive … Continued
(Frank Hall) “You shall call His name JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 Glorious Jesus, Your name is . . . the cure for sin-sick hearts, the resting place for the weary pilgrims of Zion, … Continued
A(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “In the world, you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 To be forewarned — is to be forearmed! Our divine Lord here assures His disciples that they will be tried, and teaches them that … Continued
(Frank Hall) “What is man that You are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:4 What is man that God should even look in his direction? Who am I that the infinite, glorious, triune God should glance my way–much less be mindful of me? Beloved in Christ, understand … Continued
Choice Gems from W Gurnall Part 2 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “I hate pride and arrogance!” Proverbs 8:13C ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 16:5 ~ … Continued
