Christ wants all His friends to lean upon Him.

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was leaning on Jesus’ bosom.” John 13:23 We are not told the name of this disciple — but we know him … Continued

The more we know of ourselves

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I am nothing!” 2 Corinthians 12:11 This was Paul’s estimate of himself: “less than the least of all saints,” and “the chief of sinners.” The more we know of … Continued

Under Divine instruction

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) (LISTEN to the Audio  n.b. there are two small recording errors in the following.) “I will instruct you.” Psalm 32:8 At best we know but little, and we are slow to learn. But the Lord … Continued

And what are you?

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy,  and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort–but on God, who has mercy!” Romans 9:15-16 … Continued

Grace

(Octavius Winslow, “From Grace to Glory” 1864) ( LISTEN to the Audio) 1 Corinthians 15:10, “By the grace of God I am what I am!” Grace is one of the most precious and significant terms of the Bible. Because it tells … Continued

The godly are jewels for their price.

(Thomas Watson, “Religion Our True Interest“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “They will be Mine!” says the Lord Almighty, “in the day when I make up My jewels!” Malachi 3:17 God’s people are His jewels–His own special treasure! Jewels are precious things; … Continued

One entire love letter

(Thomas Brooks, “Apples of Gold” 1660) (LISTEN to the Audio) “Oh, how I love Your law! I meditate on it all day long!” Psalm 119:97 The whole of Scripture is but one entire love letter, dispatched from the Lord Christ, … Continued

Be robed in Christ’s true garments of salvation

(Octavius Winslow, “The God of Light”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  See to it that your religious knowledge is not borrowed from a church, or from a minister, or from a creed–but is derived directly and only from Christ. Let … Continued

No surer evidence

​(William Bacon Stevens, “The Loveliness of Christ”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The character of Christ is not enough studied by His redeemed … Continued

His love lasts!

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