His promise and foreshadowing

(Octavius Winslow, “The Precious Things of God“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio The Word of God must ever be transcendently precious to the believer. The Bible is, from its commencement to its close, a record of the Lord Jesus. Around Jesus the … Continued

Learn from Me said the Master

(J.R. Miller, 1909)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Learn from Me–for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 All of Christian life is a school. “Learn from Me,” said the Master. We are only beginners when we first … Continued

True religion is intensely practical

(J.R. Miller, “Being Christians on Weekdays” 1888)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio True religion is intensely practical. Only so far as it dominates one’s life, is it real. We must get the commandments out of God’s Word, and give them … Continued

The principle of my life

(Thomas Watson, “Body of Divinity“)   LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio Paul was a great admirer of Christ. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and Him crucified. “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!” … Continued

Worldly-mindedness excludes heavenly-mindedness!

(Nathanael Emmons, 1745-1840) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Worldly-mindedness excludes heavenly-mindedness! “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15 “You adulterous … Continued

All human love pales

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio Song of Songs 5:16 “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” You will never see the pure loveliness of Jesus –until you see your own sinful … Continued

Conform to Scripture

(Thomas Watson)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “How I love Your teaching! It is my meditation all day long.” Psalm 119:97 David counted the Word “sweeter than honey and the honeycomb”. There is that in Scripture which may breed delight. It … Continued

Our ever-present shield

(Octavius Winslow, “Christ is Ever with You!” 1863)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Surely, I am with you always–even unto the end of the world!” Matthew 28:20 Christ is ever with His people, as a shield and deliverer. Our estimation of … Continued

God will not withhold anything

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “The Lord God is a sun and a shield. The Lord will give grace and glory. No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly! O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in … Continued

Grace scatters blessings upon millions

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “By grace you are saved!” Ephesians 2:8 Salvation is by free grace alone! In eternity past, the Lord fixed upon the objects whom … Continued