(James Smith‘s autobiography, “Marvelous Mercy!” 1862) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus is . . . an ocean of delights, a sea of pleasure, a fountain of bliss! There is enough in Jesus, and in the … Continued
(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued
(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) When disappointed in the creature, I take refuge at once in Jesus! I run to Him, and find Him all my heart could wish! Lord, how could I live without You? You are . . . … Continued
(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”) Make me a trophy of Your grace! Everything here below is fleeting and transitory. While journeying through this wilderness of troubles, few verdant spots are to be found, on which the weary traveler can repose. The … Continued
(J.C. Ryle, “Do You Have a Priest?”) “We have a great High Priest who has entered Heaven, Jesus the Son of God.” Hebrews 4:14 Christ, the great High Priest in Heaven, is ever doing the work of a Friend, Protector, Counselor, and … Continued
THOUGHTS FOR A SUNDAY “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 ”May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” … Continued
(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
