His unspeakable gift!

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio What vastness and wonder there is about Christ and His redemption! When He is mine, I dwell among inexhaustible and immeasurable things! Three times the New Testament uses the … Continued

When I call upon Him

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Once the priests enter the Holy Place, they shall not go out of it into the outer court until they leave behind the garments in which they minister, for … Continued

I number my days

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom!” Psalm 90:12 I number my days aright when I feel their fewness. To the … Continued

I have learned to be content

(Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-1646) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances!” Philippians 4:11 Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. … Continued

Are our enemies strong?

(Mason, “A Spiritual Treasury for the Children of God”) Are our hearts weak and low, ready to sink and faint? And our graces upon the decline? Are our enemies strong —and troubles increased? To whom should we fly—but to almighty … Continued

What an encouragement

(James Smith, “Comfort for the Christian”) “Your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things!” Matthew 6:32 The Lord Jesus, as the great teacher, is instructing His disciples in the doctrine of divine providence, and teaching them … Continued

On Calvary

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for My sheep and look after them!” Ezekiel 34:11 The prophet looked into a distant future and saw … Continued

His love stoops

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The love of Christ which surpasses knowledge!” Ephesians 3:19 No love stoops like Christ’s love. It abandoned place, prospects and power–to save me! It traveled from the heights of … Continued

The heavens declare

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all.” Psalm 104:24 Let me walk through the world, so various, so beautiful, so pleasing–with an … Continued

I ask not the favor given Paul

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise!” … Continued