(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers–but … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Your sorrow shall be turned into joy!” John 16:20 The sorrow of the Christian must be transient. It is like the passing cloud on the summer’s day; or the chill of winter which must give place to the genial warmth of … Continued
(J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated”) Heaven will consist of . . . the moral perfection of the soul, perfect knowledge, and perfect holiness, perfect love, and perfect likeness to Christ, perfection of the body in . . . incorruptibility, immortality, glory, … 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
(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
(“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
(Thomas Reade) Not your resting place “May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it.” Ephesians 3:19 What are all the vanities of this world but painted bubbles, when compared with this eternal treasure? … Continued
(“No Night in Heaven!” George Conder, 1821-1874) “No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and His servants will serve Him. They will see His face, and His name … Continued
(James Meikle, “Solitude Sweetened”) … let the heirs of God, the joint-heirs with Christ, rejoice that the treasures of eternity are theirs! “But blessed are your eyes, for they see.” Happy are those who have the eyes of their mind opened, and clearly see . … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Promised Land” 1859) “And the days of your mourning shall be ended!” Isaiah 60:20 This present world is a valley of tears — a wilderness of woe. While passing through it, we are exposed to sorrows and sufferings of various kinds. Pain and disease beset us … Continued
