Unknown and unobserved

(adapted from Octavius Winslow’s “Morning Thoughts”) Imagine yourself threading your way along a most difficult and perilous path, every step of which is attended with pain and jeopardy, and is taken with hesitancy and doubt. Unknown to you and unseen … Continued

Omnipotent love

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The love of Jesus for His people is armed with divine power, for the execution of its purposes and … Continued

Altogether lovely One

(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; glory charms us; beauty attracts us; sympathy … Continued

We are coming!

(William Thoseby, “Foot-prints on the Sands of Time” 1869) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you!” Isaiah 43:2 John … Continued

Sorrows will soon end

(James Smith, “Sighing for Jesus!” 1858) “As the deer pants for streams of water–so my soul pants for you, O God! My soul thirsts for God, for the living God! When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 I have just been … Continued

In the day of trouble

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Keep me safe O God, for in You I take refuge!” Psalm 16:1 The lost sinner is in danger–in the greatest possible danger! He is always in … Continued

Precious to the Lord

(Susannah Spurgeon, “A Basket of Summer Fruit“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “You are all beautiful, My beloved; there is no spot in you!” Song of Songs 4:7 “Ah!” I hear some trembling believer say, “Such a text can have nothing to … Continued

Let Him participate

(Octavius Winslow, “Go to Jesus”) Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The life of faith is a constant coming to Jesus for … Continued

Simple trust

(J.R. Miller, “Intimate Letters on Personal Problems” 1914) “Whoever humbles himself like this child, is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 18:4 It is very sweet just to nestle down in the bosom of Christ–to be as a … Continued

No higher pleasure

(William Bacon Stevens, “The Loveliness of Christ”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The character of Christ is not enough studied by His redeemed … Continued