Daily quicken my soul

(James Smith, “The Great Comforter” 1858)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “It is the Spirit who quickens; the flesh profits nothing.” John 6:63 All real religion begins with the quickening of the Spirit. When we experience this . . . we … Continued

The Lord is in this place

 (Letters of John Newton) “Surely I am with you always — to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 In our natural state, — we conceive of God as at a distance. But when the heart is awakened, we begin to … Continued

The need may be great

(George Everard, “Help on the Way to the Better Land!” 1873) Very rich and full is the promise, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 The need may be great! … Continued

Wonderful Words of life

(author unknown) 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 wasn’t until I began … Continued

Why me Lord?

(Charles Spurgeon, “Love’s Vigilance Rewarded”)  Play Audio!  Download Why me Lord? Words cannot express the joy of heart that I feel in knowing that Jesus is with me and that He has loved me with an everlasting love! I shall … Continued

The paths of the Lord

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10 The Lord’s faithful ones keep His covenant–for He is their keeper. They keep His … Continued

Time is short

(Letters of John Newton excerpts) …we are growing older and may expect that as years increase — infirmities will increase also. Yet we are in His hands — and they are merciful hands. His Word still gives us encouragement to trust … Continued

Help my unbelief!

(William Secker, “The Consistent Christian” 1660) (excerpts) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 I see–but enlighten my darkness! And I hear–but cure my deafness! I move–but quicken my dullness! Lord, I desire–but help … Continued

His Sovereign grace

B(James Smith, “ANTIDOTES!” 1858)  Play Audio! Download Audio “Why should any living man complain?” Lamentations 3:39 Occasionally I am tempted to complain about my hard lot, and think myself harshly dealt with. Ingratitude rises and works in my heart. This … Continued

A precious promise

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Here is a precious promise for a trying day! It belongs to every Christian who is traveling to the Celestial City. And provides for … Continued