Holy unto the Lord

(James Smith, “Holiness Unto the Lord” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “On that day even the harness bells of the horses will be inscribed with these words: ‘Holy unto the Lord.’ And the cooking pots in the Temple of the … Continued

Your growing infirmities

(Ashton Oxenden, “A Happy Old Age” 1870) LISTEN to audio! Download audio One would think that the longer a person lived, the more willing he would be to leave his present earthly abode. But this is not always the case. … Continued

Notice their humility

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: You … Continued

Hold me up

(James Smith, “Christ and the Christian” 1853)  Play Audio! Download Audio “Hold me up, and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117 Is the Christian guided aright through this wilderness world? It is by the wisdom of Christ! He has no … Continued

All that we are

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I am nothing!” 2 Corinthians 12:11999 This was Paul’s estimate of himself: “less than the least of all saints,” and “the chief of sinners.” The more we know of … Continued

I have learned to be content

(Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-1646) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances!” Philippians 4:11 Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. … Continued

Who was the real St. Patrick

The following is from “A Note from the Author to Parents and Educators” included in Patrick: God’s Courageous Captive. This is a children’s book published by VOM telling the true story of St. Patrick’s Day. (excerpts) Who was the real … Continued

Cheer up Christian

(James Smith, “Gleams of Grace” 1860) Cheer up Christian, every day you are so much nearer to your eternal home! Never was the end of the journey so near as now; never were there so many troubles behind you, and … Continued

The real office of faith

(Theodore Cuyler, “God’s Light on Dark Clouds”) “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the … Continued

Cheer up weary traveler!

(James Smith, “It Will All End in Mercy!” 1856) “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God, and are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 If you are a sincere … Continued