The goodness of God

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all.” Psalm 104:24 Let me walk through the world, so various, so beautiful, so pleasing–with an … Continued

When this passing life is done

(Mark Webb)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio [You might want to pray the following lyrics as you listen to the song.] When this passing life is done, When has set yon’ glaring sun; When I stand with Christ in glory, … Continued

Have you ever thought?

(Octavius Winslow, “The Glory of the Redeemer in His People”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio Be cautious of grace denial. You will need much holy wisdom here, lest you overlook the work of the Spirit within you. You have thought, it … Continued

The glory that awaits!

(Mary Winslow) LISTEN to audio! Download audio What poor creatures we are–if left to ourselves! What a mercy there is One that loves us better than we love ourselves, and will watch over us all our journey here; and who … Continued

Through much tribulation

(James Smith, “No Comparison!” 1862) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time–are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!” Romans 8:18 Paul compares present sufferings—future glory. Believers are exposed to … Continued

God allows heavy trials

(J. C. Ryle, “The Blood of the Lamb“) God allows heavy trials upon His children for the most wise and merciful purposes. Because we live in such a fair and pleasant world, we are so surrounded with so much that … Continued

A God of infinite glory

(Archibald Brown, “This God Is Our God!” 1896) “The LORD’s portion is His people!” Deuteronomy 32:9 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24 The above two passages of Scripture ought never to … Continued

Grace and glory

(Ezekiel Hopkins, 1633-1690 “The Excellency of Heavenly Treasures!) All earthly things are to be accounted good or evil, only as they concern our eternal state and condition. You will be greatly deceived if you look upon earthly things as they … Continued

Present sufferings–future glory

(James Smith, “No Comparison!” 1862) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time–are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!” Romans 8:18 Paul compares present sufferings—future glory. Believers are exposed to … Continued

Our present afflictions

(Francis Bourdillon, “Affliction, Light and Short!” 1864) “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment–is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen–but at the things … Continued