(by Octavius Winslow) What a source of joy you have in Jehovah amid the joyless, sorrowful path you may tread. There is everything in Him to make you happy. Everything to win your confidence, to inspire your love, to awaken … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) My dear friend, I rejoice exceedingly in the Lord’s goodness, enabling you to be resigned and satisfied with His will, despite all the feelings and pinchings of flesh and blood. If you can now believe and say, … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Strength was not promised in advance — enough for all of life, or even for a year, or for a month. The promise … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Secret of Gladness”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians … Continued
(James Smith, “Sighing for Jesus!” 1858) “As the deer pants for streams of water–so my soul pants for you, O God! My soul thirsts for God, for the living God! When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 I have just been … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Thoughts for the Quiet Hour”, 1895) “If I have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 What absolute devotion of a beautiful soul that loses itself in the hallowed mission of radiating peace and joy and sympathy all around. When others have failed to charm, many … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Your sorrow shall be turned into joy!” John 16:20 The sorrow of the Christian must be transient. It is like the passing cloud on the summer’s day; or the chill of winter which must give place to the genial warmth of … Continued
an(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) Child of God, soon, oh, how soon! all that now loads your heart with care, and wrings it with sorrow; all that dims your eye with tears, and renders the day anxious and the night sleepless; … Continued
