I am on the Lords side

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of … Continued

Until I learn to lean on Him

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints!” Psalm 116:15 To me death has its unlovely aspects: I may be ready by God’s grace … Continued

All will be worshipers

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of Heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband! No longer will there be … Continued

The heart was shallow

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were … Continued

His unspeakable gift!

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio What vastness and wonder there is about Christ and His redemption! When He is mine, I dwell among inexhaustible and immeasurable things! Three times the New Testament uses the … Continued

When I call upon Him

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Once the priests enter the Holy Place, they shall not go out of it into the outer court until they leave behind the garments in which they minister, for … Continued

I number my days

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom!” Psalm 90:12 I number my days aright when I feel their fewness. To the … Continued

I have learned to be content

(Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-1646) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances!” Philippians 4:11 Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. … Continued

Are our enemies strong?

(Mason, “A Spiritual Treasury for the Children of God”) Are our hearts weak and low, ready to sink and faint? And our graces upon the decline? Are our enemies strong —and troubles increased? To whom should we fly—but to almighty … Continued

What an encouragement

(James Smith, “Comfort for the Christian”) “Your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things!” Matthew 6:32 The Lord Jesus, as the great teacher, is instructing His disciples in the doctrine of divine providence, and teaching them … Continued