You are Mine!

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Do not be afraid, for I am with you!” Isaiah 43:5 The presence of a friend in trouble is cheering and consoling. But … Continued

Omnipotent Lord God

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “His dominion is an eternal dominion; His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth … Continued

Confide earthly concerns

(Octavius Winslow, “Divine Realities” 1860) “My times are in Your hand.” Psalm 31:15 In whose hand are the believer’s times? In a Father’s hand! Be those times what they may . . . times of trial, temptation, suffering, peril, sunshine, … Continued

Precious to the Lord

(Susannah Spurgeon, “A Basket of Summer Fruit“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “You are all beautiful, My beloved; there is no spot in you!” Song of Songs 4:7 “Ah!” I hear some trembling believer say, “Such a text can have nothing to … Continued

The Lord is your keeper.

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “The Lord is your keeper.” Psalm 121:5 “He shall preserve your soul” Psalm 121:7 The Lord is your keeper. What being in creation needs such close … Continued

Make Your way straight

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Free Grace and Dying Love!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Make Your way straight before my face.” Psalm 5:8 Dear Father, this cry is going up to You this morning from many a tried and perplexed soul, who is … Continued

Your comforts delight

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898 excerpts) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” Psalm 94:19 “Your comforts delight my soul!” Blessed Lord, … Continued

Never give up in despair

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah … Continued

His daily help

(J. C. Ryle, “To Whom?” 1880)   “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life!” John 6:68 Where, indeed, could we turn . . . for peace of heart, satisfaction of conscience, for hope in … Continued

Be still!

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “Be still — and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10 This is God’s message to His people, even during the most terrible convulsions of nature, the cruelest wars, and the most painful trials! The … Continued