(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in Gethsemane. It was … Continued
(James Smith, “The Wealthy Family!”) “There is no lack to those who fear Him!” Psalm 34:9 The Lord’s people all fear Him–that is, they fear to offend Him, and desire above all things to please Him. And though they may appear poor–they are really rich! God … Continued
(John Angell James, “The Death of Mrs. Sherman” May 28, 1848) “And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.” 1 John 2:25 In the infinite comprehensiveness of this one promise are included: all that the omniscient … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) “The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength!” Psalm 93:1 “The Lord reigns! Let the nations tremble!” Psalm 99:1 The Lord reigns! He who once bore … Continued
(John Fawcett, “The Sick Man’s Employment; or Views of Death and Eternity Realized” 1774) “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” Psalm 119:67 “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn Your decrees.” Psalm 119:71 “This … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Character and Claims of the Redeemer” 1859) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 There is no doubt but that our Lord often wept — for He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three seasons expressly referred to — when the … Continued
(by Newman Hall) “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 The desert is dreary. … Continued
James Buchanan) “The Lord reigns!” Psalm 97:1 The Bible lays a solid ground for our comfort when it assures us that all things are under the government of God. He superintends the affairs of this world, both as the provident parent and as the moral governor of … Continued
(David Harsha, 1827-1895) “Your eyes will see the King in His beauty!” Isaiah 33:17 Contemplate your blessed Redeemer, seated on His great white throne, encircled with heavenly glory. Look at the King in His beauty! It is the sight of a glorified … Continued
(David Harsha, 1827-1895) “He loved me, and gave Himself up for me!” Galatians 2:20 Ponder the amazing love exhibited in the death of Christ. Would you see the highest manifestation of eternal love? Then contemplate Christ crucified! Because here is the grand … Continued
