It is all mercy

(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio In order to awaken self-abasement and gratitude–I should consider both what I deserve, and what blessings I have in Christ. If the righteous Lord were to deal with me according to … Continued

A living Christ

J.R. Miller, (“Life’s Byways and Waysides”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The women had brought spices, expecting to find Jesus’ body wrapped in burial garments, lying in the tomb. “He is not here–He has risen!” said the angel. Matthew 28:6 Too … Continued

Precious instruction

 (George Everard, “Beneath the Cross” 1877)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world!” Galatians 6:14 The … Continued

A Divine alteration

(John Angell James)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 There must be a Divine alteration … Continued

Behold the banner of love displayed

(Thomas Watson, “A New Creature”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 The new creature is a work … Continued

Practical sanctification

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens.” Mark 4:28 There is a similar quietness and calm and steadiness … Continued

The three stages

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)   LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in … Continued

Sufficient to have

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN TO AUDIO!  Download Audio There are many things in this world which a discontented heart will pant after, or murmur over. But the indulging of such a disposition, is rebellion against the Sovereign Disposer of all events. … Continued

Fretting is not beautiful

(J.R. Miller, “Christian Manliness” 1909) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely . . .” Philippians 4:8 Beauty is another quality of true manliness. It … Continued

Seek eternal realities

(J.R. Miller, “Miller’s Year Book–a Year’s Daily Readings”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life–which the Son of Man will give you!” John 6:27 We need to be continually … Continued