As infinite as His being

(by Octavius Winslow) AS INFINITE AS HIS BEING 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 … Continued

So shall your strength be

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Strength was not promised in advance — enough for all of life, or even for a year, or for a month. The promise … Continued

You are Mine!

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Do not be afraid, for I am with you!” Isaiah 43:5 The presence of a friend in trouble is cheering and consoling. But … Continued

Omnipotent Lord God

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “His dominion is an eternal dominion; His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth … Continued

Confide earthly concerns

(Octavius Winslow, “Divine Realities” 1860) “My times are in Your hand.” Psalm 31:15 In whose hand are the believer’s times? In a Father’s hand! Be those times what they may . . . times of trial, temptation, suffering, peril, sunshine, … Continued

Precious to the Lord

(Susannah Spurgeon, “A Basket of Summer Fruit“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “You are all beautiful, My beloved; there is no spot in you!” Song of Songs 4:7 “Ah!” I hear some trembling believer say, “Such a text can have nothing to … Continued

The Lord is your keeper.

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “The Lord is your keeper.” Psalm 121:5 “He shall preserve your soul” Psalm 121:7 The Lord is your keeper. What being in creation needs such close … Continued

Make Your way straight

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Free Grace and Dying Love!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Make Your way straight before my face.” Psalm 5:8 Dear Father, this cry is going up to You this morning from many a tried and perplexed soul, who is … Continued

Your comforts delight

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898 excerpts) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” Psalm 94:19 “Your comforts delight my soul!” Blessed Lord, … Continued

Never give up in despair

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah … Continued