(James Smith, “Paul’s Seven Wishes” 1856) Play Audio! Download Audio Paul desired seven things especially–and they all referred to Christ, and they are all named in his epistle to the Philippians; and I propose to glance at them. Let us … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) “You have not traveled this way before!” Joshua 3:4 How solemn is the reflection that each traveler to Zion is commencing a new and untrodden path! Because new events in his history will transpire; scenes in the panorama of life … Continued
(James Smith, “Israel’s Need, and God’s Mercy” 1856) Play Audio! Download Audio Life is but a journey–a journey from the present fleeting world, to the eternal world. “By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud … Continued
(Newman Hall, “The Shadow of the Almighty” 1867) The desert is dreary. The way is long. Because Heavily burdened, a weary traveler slowly drags onward his wounded feet. Faint by reason of the fiery blaze which smites him from the … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) I bear my witness that some of the best things I have ever learned from mortal lips–I have learned from bedridden saints! There is no greater mercy that I know of on earth than good health–unless it is … Continued
(“The Fruits and Marks of the Lord Being Our God” J. C. Philpot, Providence Chapel, London, 1849) “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Mark 6:50 It is I who formed you in the womb, and brought you forth … Continued
(Thomas Watson, “The Christian’s Charter”) “All things are yours!” 1 Corinthians 3:21 All things are a believer’s, because God is his. “For this God is our God for ever and ever!” Psalm 48:14 “I am God — your God!” Psalm … Continued
(from Octavius Winslow’s “My Times in God’s Hand”) Covet to live a life of daily dependence on God. Oh! it is a sweet and holy life! It will save you…. from many a desponding feeling; a corroding care; an anxious … Continued
(from Octavius Winslow’s, “Morning Thoughts“ “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there?” Jeremiah 8:22 There is! The physician is Jesus, the balm is His own most precious blood. Because He binds up the broken heart, He … Continued
(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers–but … Continued
