(Frank Hall) “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 Jesus of Nazareth, the sinless Son of God, was hated without cause, arrested, beaten, mocked, laughed at, reviled, ridiculed, spat upon, shamed, stripped naked, crowned with … Continued
(Thomas Doolittle, 1693) LISTEN to audio! Download audio A thing is desirable because it is suitable. The suitableness of the object allures our desires and love. Suitableness is the ground of love… Love to Christ is grounded on the soul discerning … Continued
Something to ponder: The poorest saint that ever died in a ghetto, is nobler in His sight than the richest sinner that ever died in a palace. God does not look at riches, titles, education, beauty, or anything of the … Continued
(John Flavel, “Christ Altogether Lovely”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend.” Song of Songs 5:16 …Jesus Christ is the loveliest person souls can set their eyes upon. He is the very essence … Continued
(William Nicholson, “The Enriching Savior!” 1862) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “The same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him!” Romans 10:12 This verse is full of precious consolation. As “Lord over all” He is able to enrich others. He possesses an … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 He is our refuge–let us hide in Him. And He is our strength–let us array ourselves with Him. Because He is our help–let us lean … Continued
(J. C. Ryle, “The Gospel of Matthew” 1856) “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20It is impossible to conceive words more . . . comforting, strengthening, cheering, and sanctifying than these. Though left … Continued
(Mary Winslow) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You! Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Job 42:5-6 The more I see of Jesus, the more He opens to me His loving … Continued
(from Octavius Winslow‘s “My Times in God’s Hand”) Covet to live a life of daily dependence on God. Oh! it is a sweet and holy life! It will save you…. many a desponding feeling; from many a corroding care; anxious thoughts; … Continued
(John Flavel) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life!” John 3:16 Let it be considered, to what the … Continued
