Not of the world

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” John 17:16 Christ did not mean that I am to withdraw and seclude myself from … Continued

The fires are afflictions

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  Play Audio!  Download “Glorify the Lord in the fires!” Isaiah 24:15 The fires are afflictions. These are intended . . . to try us, purify us, and to endear the Lord … Continued

A sympathizing Friend

.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. He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three seasons … Continued

I will look at Calvary

(J. C. Ryle) “He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all — how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32   I WILL LOOK AT CALVARY … Continued

What is true happiness?

(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 … Continued

He is God with us

(Octavius Winslow, “The Divine Attributes Entwining Around the Tempted and Trembling Believer”) Reader, are you a child of sorrow? Jesus is with His people at all times, in all places, and under all circumstances. Consoling thought! He is “God with … Continued

He is precious

​(James Smith, “Christ Precious!” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download “Unto you therefore who believe, He is precious!” 1 Peter 2:7 Every believer VALUES Christ. Let others think of Him as they may, all who are taught of God, think highly of … Continued

His nature was love

(James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download “Long ago You established the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. They will perish, but You will endure; all of them will wear out like clothing. You will change them like … Continued

Let us daily walk

(James Smith, “The Christian’s Walk”)  Play Audio!  Download Let us daily walk looking unto Jesus. He is our adorable Redeemer. He is our source of supply. Looking to Him will . . . enlighten us in darkness, cheer us in … Continued

The omnipotent Voice

(James Smith, “The Voice of Christ” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download “Truly, truly, I say unto you: the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear shall … Continued