When help avails nothing

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Having obtained help from God–I continue until this day.” Acts 26:22 This is the testimony of the great apostle of the Gentiles. Many were the perils to which he was exposed, and many were the … Continued

O Lord, You know!

(James Smith, “God’s Knowledge of Us” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account!” Hebrews 4:13 “The … Continued

Consider your ways

(James Smith, “CONSIDER!” 1859)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “This is what the Lord Almighty says: Consider your ways!” Haggai 1:7 God commands you to consider, and you cannot neglect to do so, but you sin. Your circumstances require it of … Continued

An infallible Pilot

LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (A letter of John Newton to his 14 year old adopted daughter who was away at school) “He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm!” … Continued

What is this song?

And(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had … Continued

Your growing infirmities

(Ashton Oxenden, “A Happy Old Age” 1870) LISTEN to audio! Download audio One would think that the longer a person lived, the more willing he would be to leave his present earthly abode. But this is not always the case. … Continued

Sovereign grace of God

J.C. Philpot, “Strength Made Perfect in Weakness”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made … Continued

Notice their humility

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: You … Continued

What am I by grace

(James Smith, “A Review” 1858)  Play Audio!  Download Audio What WAS I by NATURE?  The language of my heart and life was, “No God for me!” My heart was filled and fired with enmity against Him, and at times I … Continued

O that I prayed more!

(James Smith, “Sunny Subjects for All Seasons” 1858)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 How important is a spirit of prayer! It is . . . the proof of regeneration, the manifestation of grace in our … Continued