He shall direct your steps

(James Smith, “Direction For the Perplexed” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs … Continued

The object of God’s care

(James Smith, “Divine Care!” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 Our cares must be cast upon our God, or they will prove a burden too heavy for … Continued

Heavenly Rest

(James Smith, “The Rest!” 1865) Play Audio!  Download Audio “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 We shall consider these words as referring to HEAVENLY rest: our Father’s house, Savior’s home, and our eternal dwelling-place! … Continued

When help avails nothing

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Having obtained help from God–I continue until this day.” Acts 26:22 This is the testimony of the great apostle of the Gentiles. Many were the perils to which he was exposed, and many were the … Continued

Keep close to His Word

(James Smith, “Keep Close to Christ” 1857) A Christian minister was dying. He had a young sister whom he tenderly loved, and in whose welfare he felt the deepest interest. She came to pay the last visit, and receive from … Continued

Yet I will trust in Him

(James Smith, “PERPLEXITY” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “For My thoughts are not your thoughts; neither are your ways, My ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts … Continued

O Lord, You know!

(James Smith, “God’s Knowledge of Us” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account!” Hebrews 4:13 “The … Continued

Holy unto the Lord

(James Smith, “Holiness Unto the Lord” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “On that day even the harness bells of the horses will be inscribed with these words: ‘Holy unto the Lord.’ And the cooking pots in the Temple of the … Continued

Consider your ways

(James Smith, “CONSIDER!” 1859)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “This is what the Lord Almighty says: Consider your ways!” Haggai 1:7 God commands you to consider, and you cannot neglect to do so, but you sin. Your circumstances require it of … Continued

An infallible Pilot

LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (A letter of John Newton to his 14 year old adopted daughter who was away at school) “He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm!” … Continued