(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) My dear friend, He does all things for the best! And He is teaching you not only to say it, but also to feel it. He will make you sensible that all His dealings with you are in loving-kindness … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Sunsets on the Hebrew Mountains”) STREAMS OF CONSOLATION “Is there no Balm in Gilead? Is there no Physician there?” Jeremiah 8:22 There is not a wounded bosom on earth for which there is not Balm in Gilead, and … Continued
(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God–to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 We love Him–because He first loved us! When … Continued
(J. R. Miller, “The Beatitude for the Unsuccessful” 1892) The Bible is indeed a book for the unsuccessful and hurting. Its sweetest messages are to those who have fallen. It is the book of love and sympathy. It is like … Continued
(J.R.Miller, In Green Pastures) “Being in an agony—He prayed,” is the record of our Savior’s Gethsemane experience. The lesson stands for all time. Like a bright lamp, the little sentence shines amid the olive trees of the garden. It shows the path to … Continued
(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) In books I converse with men; in the Bible I converse with God. The more I read, the more I long to read. Because The Scripture is always new, always instructing, always delightful. The value of the Bible is inestimable. … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) THE HAPPY AND HOLY LIFE Child of God, soon, oh, how soon! all that now loads your heart with care, and wrings it with sorrow; all that dims your eye with tears, and renders the day … Continued
(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “With God all things are possible!” Matthew 19:26 The omnipotence of Jehovah is ruled by His wisdom and holiness, His justice and love. He can do everything consistent … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) I will be their God.” Jeremiah 31:33 Child of God, let me urge you to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer; I beseech you, go to Him often, because He is your God. … Continued
(James Smith, “Our Father and Comforter”) “I will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18 Tried Christian, you are not an orphan! You have a Father! God, … Continued
