(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (excerpts) “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of Heaven!” Matthew 18:3 I look into the face … Continued
(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus … Continued
(J. C. Ryle, “To Whom?” 1880) “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life!” John 6:68 Where, indeed, could we turn . . . for peace of heart, satisfaction of conscience, for hope in … Continued
(J. C. Ryle, “The Gospel of Matthew” 1856) “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 It is impossible to conceive words more . . . comforting, strengthening, cheering, and sanctifying than … Continued
(edited from Thomas Reade’s, “Divine Sovereignty“) There is something peculiarly soothing to the heart of a pious Christian. To know that He who rules over all worlds, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, and who guides the minutest concerns … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) “Surely I am with you always — to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 In our natural state, — we conceive of God as at a distance. But when the heart is awakened, we begin to … Continued
(Edward Payson, 1783-1827) “How is your Beloved better than others?” Song of Songs 5:9 Does not our Friend as far excel all other friends . . . as Heaven exceeds earth, and eternity exceeds time, as the Creator surpasses His … Continued
(Mary Winslow, “Words of Loving Counsel and Sympathy”) “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your … Continued
(From Octavius Winslow’s, “Bring him unto Me; or, Help and Salvation Only in Christ”) “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 In your moment of disappointment and despair, Jesus meets … Continued
(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
