(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Your sorrow shall be turned into joy!” John 16:20 The sorrow of the Christian must be transient. It is like the passing cloud on the summer’s day; or the chill of winter which must give place to the genial warmth of … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “The Witness of the Spirit”) “From the fullness of His grace—we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16 Child of God, all that can possibly want is treasured up in Christ! You have . . . no cross—but … Continued
(Winslow, “The God of Grace”) “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philip. 4:19 Bring your perplexities to God, and He will guide them. your needs to God, and He will supply them. and … Continued
(Henry Law, “Deuteronomy” 1858) “The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him.” Deut. 33:12 Survey the picture. It is lovely in repose. We seem to see a child without one care seated securely by a parent’s side. No … Continued
(John Angell James) “All Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The doctrines of Scripture are … Continued
(J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated”) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Strong faith has a firm persuasion of God’s overruling Providence–so comprehensive as … Continued
(James Smith‘s autobiography, “Marvelous Mercy!” 1862) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus is . . . an ocean of delights, a sea of pleasure, a fountain of bliss! There is enough in Jesus, and in the … Continued
(J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated”) Heaven will consist of . . . the moral perfection of the soul, perfect knowledge, and perfect holiness, perfect love, and perfect likeness to Christ, perfection of the body in . . . incorruptibility, immortality, glory, … Continued
(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued
(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) When disappointed in the creature, I take refuge at once in Jesus! I run to Him, and find Him all my heart could wish! Lord, how could I live without You? You are . . . … Continued
