Precious balm of Gilead

 (Susannah Spurgeon, “Free Grace and Dying Love!“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 The precious balm of Gilead … Continued

Not one is accidental

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head … Continued

Account ourselves richer

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio The poorest man in the universe is rich–if he has the salvation of God in his soul! In the same way, the richest man in the universe is poor, miserably poor–if he is … Continued

Here is the whole secret

(James Smith, “My Support” 1859) “They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress—but the Lord was my support!” Psalm 18:18 Believer, you and I can look back—and wonder how it is that we are where we are, … Continued

The supplies of His grace

(Thomas Guthrie, 1803-1873) “Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.” Psalm 34:9 Myriads of leaves clothe the forest, flowers bespangle the meadow, insects dance in the sunbeams, birds sing in the woodlands, fish swim in stream and ocean, stars glitter in the … Continued

A miracle of mercy

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “You have delivered . . . my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling! I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living!” Psalm 116:8-9 What a miracle … Continued

He came to suffer!

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio The life of our adorable Lord was a life of continuous trial. Because From the moment He entered our world, He became leagued with suffering. He identified Himself with it in … Continued

Holiness and happiness are inseparable!

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio “You love righteousness, and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy!” Psalm 45:7 In this verse, the distinctive character of the … Continued

A sense of gratitude

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will extol the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together!” Psalm … Continued

There are few more powerful aids

(Octavius Winslow, “Gracious Surprisals”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “My heart grew hot within me, and as I meditated, the fire burned.” Psalm 39:3 That is, while I was retracing all the way the Lord had led me; while I was meditating … Continued