The Comforter

From Spurgeon’s, THE COMFORTER It is love alone which can reach the mourning heart. Love is the only handkerchief which can wipe the mourner’s tears away.Do you know, O saint, how much the He loves you? Can you measure the love of … Continued

when the burdens are too heavy

(J.R. Miller, “The Glory of the Commonplace”) God can take the broken fragments of a life, shattered by sorrow — and out of them make a new life whose music shall thrill many hearts. If one is discouraged, if the life … Continued

This throne of Grace…

(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) O God of patience and consolation, glory be to You for this throne of grace. Make it ever to us–the chosen pleasure-ground of our souls. May it be the fortress to which continually we flee. Here we obtain mercy … Continued

The objects of His care

(John Angell James, “Christian Progress” 1853) “He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart.” Isaiah 40:11 Dwell upon the love and tenderness of our Lord Jesus! Notice who are the objects of … Continued

Too great to understand fully…

(Letters of John Newton) “Surely I am with you always — to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20  The love of Christ is too great to understand fully! In our natural state, — we conceive of God as at … Continued

Be kind and compassionate

(J.A. James, “Christian Fellowship” 1822) “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart” Matthew 11:29 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5  Be kind and compassionate… … Continued

Sorrow shall be turned into joy…

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Your sorrow shall be turned into joy!” John 16:20 The sorrow of the Christian must be transient. It is like the passing cloud on the summer’s day; or the chill of winter which must give place to the genial warmth of … Continued

All you need in valley of tears

(Octavius Winslow, “The Witness of the Spirit”) “From the fullness of His grace—we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16 Child of God, all that can possibly want is treasured up in Christ! You have . . . no cross—but … Continued

Where will supply come from?

(Winslow, “The God of Grace”) “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philip. 4:19 Bring your perplexities to God, and He will guide them. your needs to God, and He will supply them. and … Continued

Undoubting trust

(Henry Law, “Deuteronomy” 1858) “The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him.” Deut. 33:12 Survey the picture. It is lovely in repose. We seem to see a child without one care seated securely by a parent’s side. No … Continued