A more excellent object

(Thomas Doolittle, “Love to Christ Necessary to Escape the Curse at His Coming!” 1693) Can you find a more EXCELLENT OBJECT for your love, than Jesus? If you search through the whole creation, could you find any like Him? Are … Continued

The school of spiritual knowledge

(Octavius Winslow, “Trial, A Help Heavenward”) The school of trial is the school of spiritual knowledge. Oh yes, in severe trials we learn more of . . . God’s power to support us, His wisdom to guide us, and His love to comfort us, in a degree we could not have learned … Continued

Divine workmanship!

Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  Divine workmanship! The gospel is the master-work of Jehovah, presenting the greatest display of His manifold wisdom, and the most costly exhibition of the riches of His grace. In constructing it, He … Continued

Throne of grace

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio ” Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) God erected in this … Continued

More habitual vigilance

(Archibald Alexander, “Growth in Grace” 1844)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 Growth in grace is evidenced by … Continued

Is anything too hard for the Lord?

(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? Oh, my precious Savior! You are all I need for time and for eternity. You are . . . my rest in weariness, ease in pain, … Continued

It is utterly impossible

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  It is utterly impossible to savingly know Jesus, and not become inspired with a desire . . . to love Him supremely, serve Him devotedly, resemble Him closely, glorify Him faithfully here, … Continued

The Comforter shall enable

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) “When the Comforter comes . . . He will testify about Me.” John 15:26 He shall testify to My person as self-existent Jehovah. And He shall bear witness to My work as the perfect sin-atoner. He shall testify of My grace, how … Continued

The Word of Life

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) “After leaving Marah, the Israelites traveled on to the oasis of Elim, where they found twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They camped there beside the water.” Exodus 15:27 If I were … Continued

How wondrous the thought

(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, Heaven and earth are full of Your glory! Blessing and honor and glory and power be to You, O Father of mercies, O God of all grace and love. We … Continued