(John MacDuff, “Sunsets on the Hebrew Mountains”) STREAMS OF CONSOLATION “Is there no Balm in Gilead? Is there no Physician there?” Jeremiah 8:22 There is not a wounded bosom on earth for which there is not Balm in Gilead, and … Continued
(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
(author unknown) Give it all to Him! For me, fear was the worst! In my head I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all that this disease will bring!” But it … Continued
(J.R. Miller) “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother!” Proverbs 18:24 God helps and blesses us through our friendships, but these are meant only to draw us up to Himself. Jesus is the only man in whom … Continued
(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
(John Angell James, 1785-1859) SORROWS, CARES AND LOSSES “Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:9 What are all your sorrows, cares, and losses–viewed in the light of this … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Trial, A Help Heavenward”) The school of trials is the school of spiritual knowledge. Oh yes, in severe trials we learn more of . . . God’s power to support us, His wisdom to guide us, and His love to comfort us, in a degree we could not have … Continued
(Samuel Davies “The Nature of Love to God and Christ, Opened and Enforced”) If you truly love the Lord Jesus Christ–then you earnestly study and endeavor to please Him by a life of universal obedience. Love is always desirous to please the … Continued
(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) Dear friend, May Jesus be yours–all that He is, and all that He has. Then you will be as rich as an archangel! May He captivate you more with His infinite beauty and enable you to live … Continued
(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) ALL THEIR CONCERNS ARE UPON HIS HEART His redeemed people are the object of His special care. They are all . . . bought with His blood, quickened by His Spirit, kept by His power, and … Continued
