He teaches submission

(James W. Alexander, “Consolation” 1852) “Affliction does not come forth from the dust–neither does trouble spring out of the ground.” Job 5:6 “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as … Continued

Sweet promise of God

(James Smith, “The Wealthy Family!”) “There is no lack to those who fear Him!” Psalm 34:9 The Lord’s people all fear Him–that is, they fear to offend Him, and desire above all things to please Him. And though they may … Continued

God rules and overrules

(Charles Spurgeon, “The Voice of the Cholera!“)  Play Audio!  Download The word “chance” should be forever banished from the Christian’s conversation. Because Luck or chance is a base heathenish invention! Therefore God rules and overrules all things, and He does … Continued

A taste of heaven

(Thomas Brooks) God gives His people a taste of Heaven–that they may not faint. And He gives them but a taste . . . that they may be encouraged in their difficult journey, long to be at Home, keep humble, … Continued

Preserved and protected

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  Play Audio!  Download “In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice. In the morning I lay my requests before You, and I will look up!” Psalm 5:3 This was the … Continued

Trust God’s heart

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Feast for Faith”)  Play Audio!  Download “This is the plan determined for the whole world; this is the hand stretched out over all nations. For the Lord Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand … Continued

Let your mind rove

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place–what is man that You are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:3-4 Lift up your eyes, … Continued

He is our All

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  Play Audio!  Download “I will be to them a God!” Hebrews 8:10 That is, to all His redeemed people. I will be . . . the object of their adoration and trust, the subject … Continued

Encouragement

(James Smith, “Paul’s Determination” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download Most men have some favorite subject, and Paul had his. Many subjects were embraced in his ministry–but one fixed his eye, filled his heart, and occupied most of his attention. We may … Continued

Help my unbelief!

(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