(J.C. Ryle) “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward!” Job 5:7 “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 The testimony of Scripture, that “man is born to trouble,” is continually echoed … Continued
(George Everard, “The Four ALLS!” 1882) “Casting all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on … Continued
(William Nicholson) LISTEN to audio! Download audio Christians! The Redeemer with all His glorious salvation, in all His offices, and under all the characters which He sustains–is yours! You may say with the fullest assurance, “My beloved is mine, and … Continued
(Edward Payson, 1783-1827) “How is your Beloved better than others?” Song of Songs 5:9 Does not our Friend as far excel all other friends . . . as Heaven exceeds earth, and eternity exceeds time, as the Creator surpasses His … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved–and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The personal attractions of Jesus are all inviting and irresistible! His love wins us, and glory charms us. His beauty attracts … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 O what a Savior is Jesus Christ! He is the chief among ten thousand! Look at His sinless, yet real humanity–without a … Continued
(J. C. Ryle, “To Whom?” 1880) “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life!” John 6:68 Our Almighty personal Friend: Where, indeed, could we turn . . . for peace of heart, and … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “When the Song Begins” 1905) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them unto the end!” John 13:1 A friend is one who loves, and does not cease to love. Christ having … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31. With such a Father, such a Friend, and such a Comforter, who can wage a successful hostility against the children of God? Whom shall we fear? God Himself cannot … Continued
(from Winslow’s, “The Glory of Christ in Heaven”) It is splendid when we are led by the Eternal Spirit into a heartfelt acquaintance with the riches and fullness of the gospel. There is no spiritual need of the soul which … Continued
