(James Smith, “The New Creation” 1861) Play Audio! Download “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 It is a miraculous thing to be a Christian, for real Christianity is the effect of … Continued
(William Secker, “The Consistent Christian” 1660) (excerpts) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 I see–but enlighten my darkness! And I hear–but cure my deafness! I move–but quicken my dullness! Lord, I desire–but help … Continued
(James Smith, “Preservation Sought” 1865) Play Audio! Download Audio “But as for me, my feet had almost slipped! I had nearly lost my foothold!” Psalm 73:2 The Christian is always on dangerous ground! We may fall into sin, even when … Continued
(James Smith, “Holiness Unto the Lord” 1865) Play Audio! Download Audio “On that day even the harness bells of the horses will be inscribed with these words: ‘Holy unto the Lord.’ And the cooking pots in the Temple of the … Continued
(Ashton Oxenden, “A Happy Old Age” 1870) LISTEN to audio! Download audio One would think that the longer a person lived, the more willing he would be to leave his present earthly abode. But this is not always the case. … Continued
(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “The twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: You … Continued
(James Smith, “Christ and the Christian” 1853) Play Audio! Download Audio “Hold me up, and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117 Is the Christian guided aright through this wilderness world? It is by the wisdom of Christ! He has no … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “I am nothing!” 2 Corinthians 12:11999 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
(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
The following is from “A Note from the Author to Parents and Educators” included in Patrick: God’s Courageous Captive. This is a children’s book published by VOM telling the true story of St. Patrick’s Day. (excerpts) Who was the real … Continued
