On Calvary

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for My sheep and look after them!” Ezekiel 34:11 The prophet looked into a distant future and saw … Continued

His love stoops

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The love of Christ which surpasses knowledge!” Ephesians 3:19 No love stoops like Christ’s love. It abandoned place, prospects and power–to save me! It traveled from the heights of … Continued

The heavens declare

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all.” Psalm 104:24 Let me walk through the world, so various, so beautiful, so pleasing–with an … Continued

I ask not the favor given Paul

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise!” … Continued

The Lord directs the steps

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens.” Mark 4:28 There is a similar quietness and calm and steadiness … Continued

When my heart is overwhelmed

(Charles Spurgeon) “When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!” Psalm 61:2 Most of us know what it is to be overwhelmed in heart—sinking like a vessel deluged by the storm! Disappointments and heartbreaks will do this—when … Continued

To whom should we fly

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

The Divine presence

(John MacDuff, “The Christian’s Pathway” 1858) “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. And I will help you. I will uphold you with My victorious right … Continued

He restores my soul

(J. R. Miller, “By the Still Waters“) “He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3 In several ways does the shepherd restore his sheep. If one wanders away, he goes out after it, and seeks it until he finds it, restoring it … Continued

He calls His people, friends

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus manifests His love — as … Continued