Find rest in God alone

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 There is no rest for the Christian in this world. Because there will be always something to disturb, perplex, or distress him; it is an enemy’s land. … Continued

Brother and Comforter

(James Smith, “Our Father and Comforter”) “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven — is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50 Every relation in which Jesus stands to His people is precious. But there are … Continued

Jesus is our hiding place

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “A MAN will be as a hiding place from the wind, And a refuge from the tempest, As rivers of water in a dry place, As the shade of a massive … Continued

Lord the Great Physician

(James Smith)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Who heals all your diseases.” Psalm 103:3 The Lord is the great Physician. He is especially the healer of the soul. The patient is a believer. The cause of all sorrow and suffering … Continued

Keep close to Christ

(James Smith, “Keep Close to Christ” 1857) A Christian minister was dying. He had a young sister whom he tenderly loved, and in whose welfare he felt the deepest interest. She came to pay the last visit, and receive from … Continued

My object should be

(James Smith, “How Shall I Honor Jesus Today?” 1857) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio How shall I honor Jesus today? Firstself anew unto Him. Second, I must look to Him for all I NEED through the day. Third, I must … Continued

It was love

(James Smith, “Streams in the Desert” 1849)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “You are to name Him JESUS, because He will save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 This verse teaches that Jesus came into the world having . … Continued

My Friend

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “You are My friends!” John 15:14 What infinite condescension in Jesus, to call us sinful worms–His friends! But He not only calls us so but treats us as such! … Continued

God’s free grace

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Their righteousness is from Me!” Isaiah 54:17 The longer the Christian lives, the more he learns. And the more the Spirit teaches him, the more he loathes himself and … Continued

All that we are

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I am nothing!” 2 Corinthians 12:11999 This was Paul’s estimate of himself: “less than the least of all saints,” and “the chief of sinners.” The more we know of … Continued