Clusters of promises

(Octavius Winslow, “The Preciousness of the Divine Promises”) The promises of God are the jewelry of the Bible! Every page of the sacred volume is rich and sparkling with these divine assurances of Jehovah’s love, faithfulness, and power towards His … Continued

Admire God’s wisdom

(Christopher Sturm, “Reflections” 1750-1786)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, the … Continued

Nothing but Truth

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”)  LISTEN to Audio!Download Audio The fountain of divine truth is the Lord Jesus Christ​​​;​ repository of divine truth is the Holy Scriptures​;​ proper abode of divine truth is the sinner’s heart And … 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

Look at the birds

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899) “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew 6:26 … Continued

Let Him participate

(Octavius Winslow, “Go to Jesus”) Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The life of faith is a constant coming to Jesus for … Continued

Simple trust

(J.R. Miller, “Intimate Letters on Personal Problems” 1914) “Whoever humbles himself like this child, is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 18:4 It is very sweet just to nestle down in the bosom of Christ–to be as a … Continued

No higher pleasure

(William Bacon Stevens, “The Loveliness of Christ”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The character of Christ is not enough studied by His redeemed … Continued

Keep My Word

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Remember how He spoke to you!” Luke 24:6 So said the angels to the women at the sepulcher, on the resurrection morning. This exhortation is most … Continued

Bible is unchangeable

(William Bacon Stevens, 1815-1887)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio What if science, as at present understood, and the Bible, do not agree? Shall we be troubled thereat? I rejoice to know that what is termed modern science and the Bible do … Continued