I desire for more spirituality of soul

(James Smith‘s autobiography, “Marvelous Mercy!” 1862) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus is . . . an ocean of delights, a sea of pleasure, a fountain of bliss! There is enough in Jesus, and in the … Continued

Our prayers are to act upon ourselves

(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued

I run to Him

(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) When disappointed in the creature, I take refuge at once in Jesus! I run to Him, and find Him all my heart could wish! Lord, how could I live without You? You are . . . … Continued

He is with you

(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) Thus go to Jesus. He is with you . . . in all your concerns, all your trials, in all your blessings, and in all your sorrows and in all your joys. His dear eye is … Continued

Jesus reveal Yourself to my heart

(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”) Jesus reveal Yourself to my heart! Everything here below is fleeting and transitory. While journeying through this wilderness of troubles, few verdant spots are to be found, on which the weary traveler can repose. The earth … Continued

Jesus taught the disciples humility

(from Spurgeon‘s “The Tender Pity of the Lord” #941) Jesus taught the disciples humility by His humility.He taught them gentleness by His gentleness;  and did not point out their defects in words. He did not dwell upon their errors, but … Continued

He became poor that we might become rich.

By James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household” (LISTEN to the Audio) Matthew 8:20, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of man has no place to lay His head.” What an … Continued

Our Lord often wept

(John MacDuff, “The Character and Claims of the Redeemer” 1859) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 There is no doubt but that our Lord often wept. He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three expressly … Continued

What a source of joy you have in Jehovah

(by Octavius Winslow) What a source of joy you have in Jehovah amid the joyless, sorrowful path you may tread. There is everything in Him to make you happy. Everything to win your confidence, to inspire your love, to awaken … Continued

Weak in self

(James Smith, “Gleams of Grace” 1860) “Let us come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need!” Hebrews 4:16 Let us have sincere daily dealings with Christ, bringing … Continued