(letters of John Newton) How wonderful is Christ’s administration in His kingdom of grace! He is present with all His creatures—but in a special manner with His own people—each of whom is monuments of His saving power. From the moment … Continued
(Newman Hall, “Leaves of Healing from the Garden of Grief” 1891) “Call upon Me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver you.” Psalm 50:15 If God is willing to help us, who can stay His hand? Every valley … Continued
(James Smith, “Bread from Heaven!” 1857) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Do you have a father?” Genesis 44:19 Standing at my window one day, while the cholera was raging in London, I saw two corpses carried by, followed by one … Continued
(James Smith, “The Safe Side!“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio There are usually two sides: one dangerous, the other safe; the one is uncertain, and the other is sure. It is always wisest to be found on the safe side! … Continued
(James Smith) “For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you: Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I myself … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Your Father who sees in secret.” Matthew 6:6 Can anyone hide himself from the Lord in secret places? Can I, under any circumstances, escape His notice? Impossible! The eye … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Their righteousness is from Me!” Isaiah 54:17 The longer the Christian lives, the more he learns. And the more the Spirit teaches him, the more he loathes himself and … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Our times of adversity are also in God’s hand. As every sunbeam that brightens, so every cloud that darkens, is allowed by God. We are subject to great and sudden … Continued
(J. R. Miller, “Living Without Worry”) If we have God—no other loss is irreparable! There is surely enough in God’s love, to compensate a thousand times for every earthly deprivation! Our lives may be stripped bare—home, friends, riches, comforts, every … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Words of Jesus”) “The very hairs of your head are all numbered!” Matthew 10:30 What a promise is this! All that befalls you, to the very numbering of your hairs—is known to God! Nothing can happen by … Continued
