Glad tidings

(James Smith, “Glad Tidings of Good Things” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “The glorious gospel of the blessed God!” 1 Timothy 1:11 “Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!” 2 … Continued

Look up to God

(James Smith, A New Year’s Motto” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio (excerpts) “Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!” Luke 21:28 In whatever state, in whatever place, into whatever condition we may be brought–let … Continued

Heavenly Rest

(James Smith, “The Rest!” 1865) Play Audio!  Download Audio “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 We shall consider these words as referring to HEAVENLY rest: our Father’s house, Savior’s home, and our eternal dwelling-place! … Continued

Keep close to His Word

(James Smith, “Keep Close to Christ” 1857) A Christian minister was dying. He had a young sister whom he tenderly loved, and in whose welfare he felt the deepest interest. She came to pay the last visit, and receive from … Continued

What is this song?

And(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had … Continued

O that I prayed more!

(James Smith, “Sunny Subjects for All Seasons” 1858)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 How important is a spirit of prayer! It is . . . the proof of regeneration, the manifestation of grace in our … Continued

Near to the cross

(Octavius Winslow) “Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother.” John 19:25 Take your place near to the cross of Jesus. He can enter into your circumstances, understand your grief, and sustain and soothe your spirit–as one only can, who has … Continued

By the Grace of God…

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) “By the grace of God I am what I am!” What was I, that God should set His love upon me before time; and call me to the saving knowledge of His Son, whom to know aright is … Continued

All good things

(James Smith, “The Person and Work of Christ” 1849)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio What a wonderful person is my glorious Lord Jesus! All the divine attributes are found in Him. As there are no limits to His fullness, there … Continued

The happy and holy life

(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) “Without Me, you can do nothing.” John 15:5. Oh, that each Christian would but realize this truth: that simpler, closer, more experimental views of Jesus would essentially strengthen the tone of inward spirituality and comfort! The … Continued