A Father strong and watchful

 (Henry Law, “Deuteronomy” 1858) (LISTEN to the Audio) “The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him.” Deuteronomy 33:12 Survey the picture. It is lovely in repose. We seem to see a child without a single care seated securely … Continued

Painful vicissitudes

(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, amid the troubles of life, that what I am apt … Continued

The way to happiness

(Thomas Guthrie, “Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints” 1858) “Blessed (or happy) is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed (or happy) is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him.” Psalm 32:1-2 Our happiness depends in a … Continued

He has adopted you for His own

(James Smith, “Our Father and Comforter”) “I will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18 Tried Christian, you are not an orphan! You have a Father! God, … Continued

True happiness

(Matthew Hale 1600-1675) TRUE HAPPINESS “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11 True happiness is not to be found in this life. … Continued

The hand of God

(James Smith) “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Every event is under Divine control. Nothing is left to ‘chance’. The hand of God is in all that occurs: directing, overruling, and sanctifying everything to our good and His glory. … Continued

Remedy for inward anxiety

​(​​​Ja​​mes Smith, “The Remedy for a Troubled Heart!“) “Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God — believe also in Me!” John 14:1 Our Lord would have us be calm, patient, and composed; therefore He says, “Let not … Continued

Contemplation of the Divinity

(Charles Spurgeon, “The Immutability of God!“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio  The highest science, the loftiest speculation, the mightiest philosophy, which can ever engage the attention of a child of God–is the name, the nature, the person, the work, the … Continued

Confide earthly concerns

(Octavius Winslow, “Divine Realities” 1860) “My times are in Your hand.” Psalm 31:15 In whose hand are the believer’s times? In a Father’s hand! Be those times what they may . . . times of trial, temptation, suffering, peril, sunshine, … Continued

Make Your way straight

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Free Grace and Dying Love!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Make Your way straight before my face.” Psalm 5:8 Dear Father, this cry is going up to You this morning from many a tried and perplexed soul, who is … Continued