Present rest

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “There remains, therefore, a rest for the people of God!” Hebrews 4:9 There is present rest in Christ for the weary and heavy laden, who truly come to Him–for He is faithful who has promised, … Continued

Life has a new center

(J.R. Miller, “Losing SELF in Christ” 1903)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose … Continued

Each of us has something of His

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’” Luke 19:13 We are doing business in this world for Christ. Each of us has something of His–a pound which Christ has entrusted to us, … Continued

The aim and purpose of every Scripture truth

(George Everard, “Guidance and Help” 1874)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Christ is all!” Colossians 3:11 What is Christianity? Christianity centers in the glorious Person of Christ! Because The aim and purpose of every Scripture truth, is to fix the eye … Continued

Christ’s love to man was divine!

(Joel Headley, “Jesus Christ“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio Christ’s love to man was superhuman, divine! Neglect, abuse, scorn, rejection of His offered blessings, fiendish thirst for His blood– could not lessen its gentle force, nor silence its tender appeals. … Continued

Such a depth of love

(Octavius Winslow, “The Foot of the Cross” 1864)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio John 19:17 “Bearing His own cross, He went forth to that place which is called Calvary.” There is no incident in our Lord’s passion which, to a … Continued

Peace is the yearned-for boon

(MacDuff) Peace is the yearned-for boon “Come unto Me all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “Peace be unto you. And when He had so said, He showed them His hands and His … Continued

True and saving religion

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation! Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Most people view Christianity as a superficial thing, consisting … Continued

Leaving you an example

(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity; or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness”, 1662) LEAVING YOU AN EXAMPLE “He who says he abides in Him, ought himself also to walk even as He walked.” 1 John 2:6 Christians are … Continued

Is there not then cause for apprehension

(Thomas Reade) Is there not then cause for apprehension “May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it.” Ephesians 3:19 What are all the vanities of this world but painted bubbles, when compared with … Continued