Distinguishing privilege

(James Smith, “The New Creation” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 It is a miraculous thing to be a Christian, for real Christianity is the effect of … Continued

Encouragement

(James Smith, “Paul’s Determination” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download Most men have some favorite subject, and Paul had his. Many subjects were embraced in his ministry–but one fixed his eye, filled his heart, and occupied most of his attention. We may … Continued

A sympathizing Friend

.John MacDuff, “The Character and Claims of the Redeemer” 1859) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 There is no doubt but that our Lord often wept. He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three seasons … Continued

Help my unbelief!

(William Secker, “The Consistent Christian” 1660) (excerpts) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 I see–but enlighten my darkness! And I hear–but cure my deafness! I move–but quicken my dullness! Lord, I desire–but help … Continued

His Sovereign grace

B(James Smith, “ANTIDOTES!” 1858)  Play Audio! Download Audio “Why should any living man complain?” Lamentations 3:39 Occasionally I am tempted to complain about my hard lot, and think myself harshly dealt with. Ingratitude rises and works in my heart. This … Continued

The name Father

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “Our Father in Heaven!” Matthew 6:9 This is the ‘golden gate’ of the temple of prayer! When our Lord taught His disciples how to pray — it was thus … Continued

No rock like our God

(James Smith, “The Incomparable Rock!” 1860)  Play Audio!  Download “There is no Rock like our God!” 1 Samuel 2:2 As creatures, we all need . . . an object of trust, one on whom we can lean, one in whom … Continued

I will look at Calvary

(J. C. Ryle) “He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all — how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32   I WILL LOOK AT CALVARY … Continued

A precious promise

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Here is a precious promise for a trying day! It belongs to every Christian who is traveling to the Celestial City. And provides for … Continued

What is true happiness?

(George Mylne, “Reposing in Jesus: Or, The True Secret of Grace and Strength” 1862) “I am your exceedingly great reward!” Genesis 15:1 Christian reader, God Himself is your reward — your exceedingly great reward. God has given Himself to His … Continued