Our shield

(James Smith, “Wealth for Souls” 1859)  Play Audio!  Download Audio The privileges of the godly are many and great, but this is an especial one: “My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart!” Psalm 7:10 This … Continued

Lord the Great Physician

(James Smith)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Who heals all your diseases.” Psalm 103:3 The Lord is the great Physician. He is especially the healer of the soul. The patient is a believer. The cause of all sorrow and suffering … Continued

We shall find Him

(letters of John Newton) How wonderful is Christ’s administration in His kingdom of grace! He is present with all His creatures—but in a special manner with His own people—each of whom is monuments of His saving power. From the moment … Continued

Wherever the Lord leads

(James Smith) “For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you: Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I myself … Continued

Lean upon Him

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was leaning on Jesus’ bosom.” John 13:23 We are not told the name of this disciple — but we know him … Continued

The Lord will teach us

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will instruct you.” Psalm 32:8 At best we know but little, and we are slow to learn. But the Lord has promised to instruct us. The Lord’s teaching … Continued

The Lord is my Shepherd

(Charles Spurgeon) “The Lord is my shepherd—I have everything I need.” Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd!” What condescension is this—that the Infinite Lord assumes the office and character of a Shepherd towards His people! It should be the … Continued

I am on the Lords side

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of … Continued

I number my days

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom!” Psalm 90:12 I number my days aright when I feel their fewness. To the … Continued

The heavens declare

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all.” Psalm 104:24 Let me walk through the world, so various, so beautiful, so pleasing–with an … Continued