(John MacDuff “The Faithful Promiser”) “I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.” John 14:18 Blessed Jesus! How Your presence . . . sanctifies trial, takes loneliness from the chamber of sickness, and the sting from the chamber of death! … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in Gethsemane. It was … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Character and Claims of the Redeemer” 1859) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 There is no doubt but that our Lord often wept — for He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three seasons expressly referred to — when the … Continued
(James Smith, “Gleams of Grace” 1860) “Let us come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need!” Hebrews 4:16 Let us have sincere daily dealings with Christ, bringing … Continued
(Frank Hall) “You are complete in Him!” Colossians 2:10 … In ourselves we are sinful, guilty and vile! But bless God forever! Our standing before God is not in ourselves; it is in Christ! He is . . . our Salvation, Righteousness, … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, even amid the troubling changes of life, that what I am apt to call painful … Continued
(George Mylne, “Reposing in Jesus: Or, The True Secret of Grace and Strength” 1862) “I am your exceedingly great reward!” Genesis 15:1 Christian reader, God Himself is your reward — your exceedingly great reward. God has given Himself to His people for an everlasting possession, … Continued
(Frank Hall) “Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” Psalm 27:14 Will we ever learn this? If we would live in this world for the honor and glory … Continued
(Frank Hall) “You shall call His name JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 Glorious Jesus, Your name is . . . the cure for sin-sick hearts, the resting place for the weary pilgrims of Zion, … Continued
(Don Fortner) “The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.” Psalm 34:18 A broken heart, a contrite spirit, and a subdued will are rare things, especially in this age in which men everywhere are taught to demand … Continued
