These are the gifts

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume, … Continued

If I am a victim I am a victor too

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I did not come to bring peace, but a sword!” Matthew 10:34 Not peace, but a sword! Lord Jesus, this is a hard saying! Teach me to believe … Continued

Could you not keep watch

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Then He returned to His disciples and found them sleeping. ‘Could you not keep watch with Me for one hour?’ He asked.” Matthew 26:40 Every word is incisive–every syllable is … Continued

My feeble hand lies in His

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio​ (excerpts)​ “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of Heaven!” Matthew 18:3 I look into the face … Continued

His unspeakable gift!

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio What vastness and wonder there is about Christ and His redemption! When He is mine, I dwell among inexhaustible and immeasurable things! Three times the New Testament uses the … Continued

I have learned to be content

(Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-1646) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances!” Philippians 4:11 Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. … Continued

His love stoops

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The love of Christ which surpasses knowledge!” Ephesians 3:19 No love stoops like Christ’s love. It abandoned place, prospects and power–to save me! It traveled from the heights of … Continued

I ask not the favor given Paul

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise!” … Continued

He calls His people, friends

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus manifests His love — as … Continued

You have persevered

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I know your works, your labor, your patient endurance. You have persevered and have endured hardships, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary!” Revelation … Continued