Divine Presence

(Thomas Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, … Continued

What a thought

(James Smith, “Fellowship with God” 1849) “Cast all your care on Him–because He cares about you!” 1 Peter 5:7 “You keep track of all my sorrows and collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in … Continued

The trials of the saint

(Charles Spurgeon, “Treasury of David”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3 Blessed is … Continued

Be with the Lord forever

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) Play Audio!  Download Audio “I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far!” Philippians 1:23 “And if I go and … Continued

Almost gone!

(James Smith Autobiography)  Play Audio!  Download Audio I have just heard that an old friend, far advanced in life, has fallen into sin! May the Lord pardon and restore him. In looking back, I wonder that I have not publicly … Continued

The Lord sends comfort

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 The Lord sends comfort… Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father … Continued

Fears of future trials

(“The Marvelous Riches of Savoring Christ, The letters of Ruth Bryan“ May 8, 1852) “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 Whatever your heavenly Father calls you to, He will support you under. But He will not give the … Continued

A cluster of mercies

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever!” Psalm 52:8 Meditate a little on the mercy of God. It is tender mercy. With gentle, loving touch, He heals the broken in heart, … Continued

The Lord helped me

(James Smith, “A Grateful Acknowledgment!” 1864) Play Audio! Download Audio “I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me!” Psalm 118:13 The psalmist had been reviewing his toils, his trials, and his dangers; he commemorates his … Continued

His Power made perfect

(J,R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “Cast your burden on the LORD — and He shall sustain you” Psalm 55:22 The promise is not that the Lord will remove the load we cast upon Him, nor that He will carry … Continued