On Christ alone!
by Spurgeon— Remember it is not YOUR HOLD of Christ that saves you– it is Christ. It is not YOUR JOY in Christ that saves you– it’s Christ. It is NOT EVEN FAITH in Christ (though faith is the instrument) … Continued
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He will be our guide
(Spurgeon) He will be our guide! “In proportion as the dear crucified Savior reigns in your soul, and his beauties ravish your heart; in that proportion you feel that all is safe because you are in his hands.” Something to ponder Charles Spurgeon: “A sitting silently at the feet … Continued
He loved them unto the end!
(J.R. Miller, “When the Song Begins” 1905) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them unto the end!” John 13:1 A friend is one who loves, and does not cease to love. Christ having … Continued
Whatsoever things are lovely
(J.R. Miller, “Strength and Beauty“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth!” Psalm 96:9 “Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us.” Psalm 90:17 Paul enjoins that, “whatsoever things are lovely” … Continued
lean upon His omnipotent arm
(Octavius Winslow’s, “Emmanuel; or God with Us”) …they will call Him Emmanuel, which means, ‘GOD with us.’ God, in the infinite counsels of His own mind, resolved upon the salvation of His eternally chosen and loved people. He saw that … Continued
Bring your sorrows to Me
(From Octavius Winslow’s, “Bring him unto Me; or, Help and Salvation Only in Christ”) “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 In your moment of disappointment and despair, … Continued
the highest sweetest privilege
(From Octavius Winslow’s, “Bring him unto Me; or, Help and Salvation Only in Christ”) Oh, never did Jesus evince His love to you as now!“Bring him here unto ME.” Matthew 17:17It is the highest sweetest privilege of the believer to … Continued
Jesus remember me
(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899) LISTEN to audio! Download audio Then he said, “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise!” Luke 23:42-43 “Twas a … Continued
A present help
(from Winslow’s, “The Glory of Christ in Heaven”) It is splendid when we are led by the Eternal Spirit into a heartfelt acquaintance with the riches and fullness of the gospel. There is no spiritual need of the soul which … Continued
What a comforting truth
(From Winslow’s, “Christ’s Knowledge of His People; Their Ignorance of Him”) Our highest source of comfort lies, not in our knowledge of Christ, but in Christ’s knowledge of us.We too imperfectly deal with Jesus personally.We too little bring our individual … Continued