Oh for more grace!

(James Smith’s autobiography, “Marvelous Mercy!” 1862)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio [The following is an excerpt from the diary of James Smith] June 29, 1857. Through this month, I have been much employed in preaching the Word, and endeavoring to … Continued

We need healing

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “The whole head is sick, and the whole heart is faint. From the sole of the foot even to … Continued

He loves them

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should–how wide, how long, how high, and … Continued

A Father to His people

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Jesus has revealed Himself as a Father to His people. Having begotten them again unto a living hope–He treats … Continued

Whatever trials you have

(Spurgeon, “Christ Is All” No. 1006) Whatever trials you have, my dear brother, Christ is all in all to meet them. Are you poor? He will make you rich in your poverty by his consoling presence. Are you sick? He will make your bed … Continued

Friend and Companion

(Octavius Winslow, “None Like Christ”) “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 There is no friend like Christ! No love soothes, and no smile gladdens, no voice cheers, and no arm supports —like His. Jesus … Continued

Our present Deliverer

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O … Continued

The Friend of His people

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus … Continued

Divine wisdom

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Jesus is infinitely wise and immutably holy, therefore His love is a wise and holy love. He wisely manifests … Continued

The loving Shepherd

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I am the Good Shepherd; and I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me. I lay down My … Continued