No eye has seen

(John Angell James, “The Death of Mrs. Sherman” May 28, 1848) “And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.” 1 John 2:25 In the infinite comprehensiveness of this one promise are included: all that the omniscient … Continued

Him as their friend and portion

(Letters of John Newton) “The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength!” Psalm 93:1 “The Lord reigns! Let the nations tremble!” Psalm 99:1 The Lord reigns! He who once bore … Continued

but now I obey Your Word

(John Fawcett, “The Sick Man’s Employment; or Views of Death and Eternity Realized” 1774) “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” Psalm 119:67 “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn Your decrees.” Psalm 119:71 “This … Continued

a very present help

(John MacDuff, “The Character and Claims of the Redeemer” 1859) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 There is no doubt but that our Lord often wept — for He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three seasons expressly referred to — when the … Continued

Our Refuge and shield…

(by Newman Hall) “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 The desert is dreary. … Continued

all things are under God

 James Buchanan) “The Lord reigns!” Psalm 97:1 The Bible lays a solid ground for our comfort when it assures us that all things are under the government of God. He superintends the affairs of this world, both as the provident parent and as the moral governor of … Continued

O keep your eye fixed on Him

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) “Your eyes will see the King in His beauty!” Isaiah 33:17 Contemplate your blessed Redeemer, seated on His great white throne, encircled with heavenly glory. Look at the King in His beauty! It is the sight of a glorified … Continued

Think of this and wonder at it!

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) “He loved me, and gave Himself up for me!” Galatians 2:20 Ponder the amazing love exhibited in the death of Christ. Would you see the highest manifestation of eternal love? Then contemplate Christ crucified! Because here is the grand … Continued

“For You are my hiding place”…

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) To the children of God, afflictions come in mercy. They are directed by love. Because they are designed . . . to unite us more closely to the Savior, and mortify indwelling sin, to purify our hearts, and wean … Continued

How shall we express our praise

(David Harsha, “The Death of Christ”) “Christ died for the ungodly!” Romans 5:6 O the dying love of the Savior! If we would learn something of the vastness of redeeming love, we must consider the character and dignity of Him by … Continued