Octavius Winslow (LISTEN to the Audio) Happiness is the magic charm that the world is eagerly in search of. But the believer in Christ is its only possessor. He has found it–and found it in Jesus. He has … Continued
(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799)(selections) LISTEN to audio! Download audio O Eternity! All at once I find myself in an unbounded flood of bliss, a spacious sea of glory! O the wondrous displays of His perfections, the manifestations of … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “An Ark for All God’s Noahs”) God gives His gold—His Christ, Himself—He gives only to His saints. Though many have counterfeit jewels, yet there are but a few who have the true diamond; though many have their earthly … Continued
(Thomas Guthrie, “Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints” 1858) “Blessed (or happy) is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed (or happy) is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him.” Psalm 32:1-2 Our happiness depends in a … Continued
(Matthew Hale 1600-1675) TRUE HAPPINESS “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11 True happiness is not to be found in this life. … Continued
(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio When the Holy Spirit takes of the things of Christ and preaches them to the heart–oh, what a sweet peace follows! The believer then finds himself saved from all the … Continued
(Charles Simeon) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “You love righteousness, and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy!” Psalm 45:7 In this verse, the distinctive character of the … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”) Happiness is the attainment that the world is eagerly in search of. But the believer in Christ is its only possessor. He has found it, and found it in Jesus. He has found it in a renunciation of … Continued
(Cornelius Tyree, “The Moral Power of a Pious Life“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio A higher degree of personal piety, will promote a higher degree of personal happiness. Sin and sorrow are bound together by adamantine chains! Hence man increases … Continued
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 (adapted from Winslow’s, “All Things Working for Good”) It is palpably … Continued
