Here is the whole secret

(James Smith, “My Support” 1859) “They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress—but the Lord was my support!” Psalm 18:18 Believer, you and I can look back—and wonder how it is that we are where we are, … Continued

The chosen pleasure-ground

(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) O God of patience and consolation, glory be to You for this throne of grace. Make it ever to us–the chosen pleasure-ground of our souls. May it be the fortress to which continually we flee. Here we obtain mercy … Continued

Bring your perplexities

(Octavius Winslow, “The God of Grace”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious  riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 BRING YOUR PERPLEXITIES   Bring your perplexities to God, and He … Continued

He lived for others

(Charles Spurgeon, “Christ’s People, Imitators of Him”)  Play Audio! Download Audio Let us ever imitate the loving Jesus.The child comes to Him; He takes it on His knee, saying, “Let the little children come unto Me, and forbid them not.”A … Continued

Only in Heaven

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God!” Revelation 7:11 What … Continued

The Scripture is

(author unknown) “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the Word of God, which … Continued

Then we will see with perfect clarity

(Charles Spurgeon, “Now, and Then“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Now we see things imperfectly as in a poor mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 When we get to Heaven, we shall understand the … Continued

He loved us!

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Christ, who loved us!” Romans 8:37 No condition can possibly be more dreary than to feel that no one loves or cares for us! There is something peculiarly sweet … Continued

He never forgets us

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890)   “He saw the disciples straining at the oars because the wind was against them.” Mark 6:48 Jesus always sees our toils and distresses in this world. We do … Continued

The supplies of His grace

(Thomas Guthrie, 1803-1873) “Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.” Psalm 34:9 Myriads of leaves clothe the forest, flowers bespangle the meadow, insects dance in the sunbeams, birds sing in the woodlands, fish swim in stream and ocean, stars glitter in the … Continued