O keep your eye fixed on Him

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) “Your eyes will see the King in His beauty!” Isaiah 33:17 Contemplate your blessed Redeemer, seated on His great white throne, encircled with heavenly glory. Look at the King in His beauty! It is the sight of a glorified … Continued

“For You are my hiding place”…

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) To the children of God, afflictions come in mercy. They are directed by love. Because they are designed . . . to unite us more closely to the Savior, and mortify indwelling sin, to purify our hearts, and wean … Continued

Sometimes it is a Hill Difficulty

(Newman Hall, 1816-1902) There are many variations in the Christian’s path. Sometimes it is smooth and flowery, with sunny slopes, and sylvan shades, and prospects which entrance the soul with loveliness. There are seasons when no doubts perplex the spirit, and … Continued

His providence by His purpose…

(Frank Hall) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 We often find ourselves in . . . trying circumstances, … Continued

His workmanship…

(Frank Hall) “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 There is an infinite difference between the materials that men employ to construct and compose their masterpieces–and … Continued

Fix our eyes on Jesus…

(Frank Hall​) “You are complete in Him!” Colossians 2:10  … In ourselves we are sinful, guilty and vile! But bless God forever! Our standing before God is not in ourselves; it is in Christ! He is . . . our Salvation, Righteousness, … Continued

And we shall weep no more!

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “He will wipe every tear from their eyes–and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever!” Revelation 21:4 This is but a glimpse of the glorious state … Continued

Declaring end from beginning

(Frank Hall) “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 Before there was a Milky Way–there was God! And  before there were galaxies, solar systems, constellations, and nebulae–there was God! Before Mercury, Venus, and Mars were … Continued

This name is above every name

(Frank Hall) “You shall call His name JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 Glorious Jesus, Your name is . . . the cure for sin-sick hearts, the resting place for the weary pilgrims of Zion, … Continued

What is man You are mindful of

(Frank Hall) “What is man that You are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:4 What is man that God should even look in his direction? Who am I that the infinite, glorious, triune God should glance my way–much less be mindful of me? Beloved in Christ, understand … Continued