What thanks ought we to give

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) “But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to Heaven, but was beating his chest, saying: God, be merciful to me, the sinner!” Luke 18:13 “He redeems your life from … Continued

In all your sorrows

“Letters of Mary Winslow” 1774-1854 My heart feels for you, my dear friend, in your deep, deep trial. This present world is a world of sadness. But when we think of that glorious world which is to come, into which … Continued

Precious balm of Gilead

 (Susannah Spurgeon, “Free Grace and Dying Love!“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 The precious balm of Gilead … Continued

Not one is accidental

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head … Continued

Account ourselves richer

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio The poorest man in the universe is rich–if he has the salvation of God in his soul! In the same way, the richest man in the universe is poor, miserably poor–if he is … Continued

Here is the whole secret

(James Smith, “My Support” 1859) “They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress—but the Lord was my support!” Psalm 18:18 Believer, you and I can look back—and wonder how it is that we are where we are, … Continued

The supplies of His grace

(Thomas Guthrie, 1803-1873) “Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.” Psalm 34:9 Myriads of leaves clothe the forest, flowers bespangle the meadow, insects dance in the sunbeams, birds sing in the woodlands, fish swim in stream and ocean, stars glitter in the … Continued

A miracle of mercy

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “You have delivered . . . my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling! I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living!” Psalm 116:8-9 What a miracle … Continued

He came to suffer!

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio The life of our adorable Lord was a life of continuous trial. Because From the moment He entered our world, He became leagued with suffering. He identified Himself with it in … Continued

Holiness and happiness are inseparable!

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio “You love righteousness, and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy!” Psalm 45:7 In this verse, the distinctive character of the … Continued