True humility

John MacDuff, “The Footsteps of Jesus” 1856 (LISTEN to the Audio) “Be clothed with humility.” 1 Peter 5:5 “True humility,” said one, “is a lovely ornament; the only suitable dress for a saved sinner!.” Let us seek then to be … Continued

My Savior Keeper and Friend

​(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio​ (excerpts)​ “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of Heaven!” Matthew 18:3 I look into the face … Continued

For lack of humility

(James Smith, “Christ Exalted, Saints Comforted, and Sinners Directed” 1855) Play Audio!  Download Audio “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for … Continued

Only God’s sovereign and saving grace

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Isaiah 66:2, “Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in … Continued

The Church triumphant

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: You … Continued

Jesus taught the disciples humility

(from Spurgeon‘s “The Tender Pity of the Lord” #941) Jesus taught the disciples humility by His humility.He taught them gentleness by His gentleness;  and did not point out their defects in words. He did not dwell upon their errors, but … Continued

Humility is the most lovely grace

(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When pride comes, then comes disgrace–but with humility comes wisdom!” Proverbs 11:2 In the quiet chambers of every Christian’s heart, a battle rages–a struggle as old as humanity itself. It is the battle . … Continued

Take heed of pride

(Thomas Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Humility makes a man like an angel–but pride makes an angel, a devil! Pride is worse than the devil–for the devil cannot hurt you, until pride … Continued

Humility is not weakness

(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “I hate pride and arrogance!” Proverbs 8:13 “The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished!” Proverbs 16:5 Scripture warns us of the destructive power of … Continued

Only in Heaven

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God!” Revelation 7:11 What … Continued