(Mary Winslow, “Words of Loving Counsel and Sympathy”) “From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another!” John 1:16 What could we do in this wilderness world, beset with manifold temptations and trials within and … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Finding God’s Comfort” 1896) One writer tells of two birds and how they acted when caught and put into a cage. One, a starling, flew violently against the wire walls of its prison, in unavailing efforts to escape–only battering and bruising … Continued
David Harsha, “The Savior’s Ministry” ‘Jesus wept.’ John 11:35 The Son of God, the Creator of the universe, the Lord of glory in tears! Amazing sight! How plainly do those tears show the tenderness of Jesus! And how animating for the … Continued
(John Flavel, “Christ Altogether Lovely”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend.” Song of Songs 5:16 …Jesus Christ is the loveliest person souls can set their eyes upon. He is the very essence … Continued
(J. C. Ryle, “The Gospel of Matthew” 1856) “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20It is impossible to conceive words more . . . comforting, strengthening, cheering, and sanctifying than these. Though left … Continued
(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
(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 — for He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three seasons expressly referred to — when the … Continued
(J.R. Miller) “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother!” Proverbs 18:24 God helps and blesses us through our friendships, but these are meant only to draw us up to Himself. Jesus is the only man in whom … Continued
