(J.C. Ryle) “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward!” Job 5:7 “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 The testimony of Scripture, that “man is born to trouble,” is continually echoed by thousands who … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Christ is Ever With You!” 1863) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “Lo, I am with you always–even unto the end of the world!” Matthew 28:20 Whose presence is promised and pledged? It is the presence of Christ! The Christ who is God. … Continued
(James Smith) “Hearken unto Me! I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime until your hair is white with age. I made you, and will care for you. Therefore I will carry you … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Throne of Grace”) It is the work of the blessed Spirit to take of the things of Christ, and to show them to the soul; to reveal to us the precious benefits of redemption, and the riches … Continued
(James Smith‘s autobiography, “Marvelous Mercy!” 1862) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus is . . . an ocean of delights, a sea of pleasure, a fountain of bliss! There is enough in Jesus, and in the … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Character and Claims of the Redeemer” 1859) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 There is no doubt but that our Lord often wept. He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three expressly … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) ( (You will find it helpful to Listen to the Audio) Are you going through a sorrowful affliction? “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid!” Matthew 14:27 What a Friend, and a Helper, is Jesus! Never, no never, does … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Night Watches”) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio “He will feed His flock like a Shepherd. And will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with … Continued
(J.R. Miller) “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother!” Proverbs 18:24 God helps and blesses us through our friendships, but these are meant only to draw us up to Himself. Jesus is the only man in whom … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio God’s family is a sorrowing family. “I have chosen you,” He says, “in the furnace of affliction!” The history of the church finds its fittest emblem in the burning, yet unconsumed bush, which Moses … Continued
