(John MacDuff, “Thoughts for the Quiet Hour”, 1895) “If I have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 What absolute devotion of a beautiful soul that loses itself in the hallowed mission of radiating peace and joy and sympathy all around. When others have failed to charm, many dull … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Throne of Grace”) It is the work of the blessed Spirit to take of the things of Christ, and to show them to the soul; to reveal to us the precious benefits of redemption, and the riches … Continued
(John MacDuff, “A Book of Private Prayers” 1890) My Father in Heaven, I approach the footstool of Your throne of grace, through the merits and mediation of Him whom You always hear. My best motives are mingled with selfishness; my best actions are … Continued
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “I am troubled!” Psalm 38:6 This is very often the case with the believer, he is seldom long without something to trouble him. He has . . . so many foes without him, … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) “O that I knew where I might find Him!” Job 23:3 In Job’s uttermost extremity — he cried after the Lord. Just so, the longing desire of an afflicted child of God — is once more to see his Father’s … Continued
Something to ponder: “Dear friend, Make God your Confidant. Carry to Him all your needs, disclose to Him all your sorrows, confide to Him all your secrets, confess to Him all your sins. He will do all, soothe all, supply all, and … Continued
(Henry Law, “The Gospel in Numbers” 1858) … Heaven is a wide sea of bliss without a ripple. All tears are wiped away. And all faces beam with one enraptured smile. All lips confess, “The cup of happiness overflows!” We … Continued
(edited from Thomas Reade’s, “Divine Sovereignty“) There is something peculiarly soothing to the heart of a pious Christian; to know that He who rules over all worlds, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, and who guides the minutest concerns … Continued
Thomas Watson, “The Lord’s Prayer“ ( LISTEN to the Audio, Or WATCH the Video on YouTube or SermonAudio) “You were sanctified; you were justified.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 Justification and sanctification are not the same. Justification is without us; sanctification is within us. The one is by righteousness imputed; the other is … Continued
J.C. Ryle, “Conversion” (LISTEN to the Audio, WATCH the Video on SermonAudio or YouTube.) … The effects of the Spirit’s work in conversion will always be seen. Those effects may be weak and feeble at first. But there where there is true conversion, some fruit will always be seen. … Continued
