The Rock of ages

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore!” Psalm 125:2 God, to the humble heart that leans on Him, is like … Continued

I am on the Lords side

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of … Continued

All will be worshipers

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of Heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband! No longer will there be … Continued

The heart was shallow

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were … Continued

The waters cannot overwhelm

(Thomas Sherman, “Divine Breathings; Or, a Pious Soul Thirsting after Christ”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The Israelites were necessitated first to pass over the Jordan River, before they could enter Canaan, the promised land. But no sooner had the … Continued

Approach with confidence!

(Thomas Guthrie, 1803-1873) Were Jesus Christ a mere man, how could He guard the interests, and manage the affairs of His innumerable people, scattered far and wide over the face of the globe? What heart would be large enough to … Continued

Cling to the cross!

(James Smith, “Cling to the Cross!“ 1857) Cling to the cross—though your sins rise up before you . . . like mountains for their size; like the sands on the sea shore for their number; and glowing like scarlet and … Continued

What a source of joy

(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

Repentance and faith

(Don Fortner) “I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” … Continued

All is new!

(Albert Barnes, 1798-1870) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,   he is a new creation;   old things have passed away;   behold, all things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 1. “He is a new creation” In the conversion … Continued