(from “The Preciousness of God’s Thoughts” by Octavius Winslow) It’s marvelous that God should think of us as He does. God is infinitely great and holy; all worlds, all beings, all events occupy His mind. Yet, He has individual thoughts … Continued
(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deut. 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and chequered. … Continued
(James Buchanan, “Comfort in Affliction” 1837) “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” Lamentations 3:24 Each Christian may find in his own case, some peculiar token of God’s providential kindness to him. It is in the details of each man’s … Continued
(John Angell James, “Spiritual Idolatry”) The first commandment of the decalogue says, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” The meaning of this precept, which is the foundation of all religion, is not merely that we shall not acknowledge … Continued
(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 well as … Continued
(John Angell James, “The True Christian” 1846) “You ought to live holy and godly lives.” 2 Peter 3:11 Holiness is a very comprehensive word, and expresses a state of mind and conduct that includes many things. Holiness is the work of the … Continued
(John Fawcett, “The Important Journey from this World to the Next” 1774) This is a journey which may be near at hand. “I am this day going the way of all the earth.” For anything we know, the journey may be just before us–there … Continued
(Anonymous) “Your shoes shall be iron and brass; and as your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Dr. Doddridge was walking out one day in a very depressed state of mind. His trials were at that time … Continued
(John Angell James, “The Death of Mrs. Sherman” May 28, 1848) “And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.” 1 John 2:25 In the infinite comprehensiveness of this one promise are included: all that the omniscient … Continued
James Buchanan) “The Lord reigns!” Psalm 97:1 The Bible lays a solid ground for our comfort when it assures us that all things are under the government of God. He superintends the affairs of this world, both as the provident parent and as the moral governor of … Continued
