Many trials and sorrows

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “In the world, you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 To be forewarned — is to be forearmed! Our divine Lord here assures His disciples that they will be tried, and teaches them … Continued

Walk by faith not sight

(James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “You do not understand now what I am doing, but afterwards you will understand.” John 13:7 We are to walk by faith, not by sight. And We are to trust His heart when we … Continued

The object of God’s care

(James Smith, “Divine Care!” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 Our cares must be cast upon our God, or they will prove a burden too heavy for … Continued

Keep close to His Word

(James Smith, “Keep Close to Christ” 1857) A Christian minister was dying. He had a young sister whom he tenderly loved, and in whose welfare he felt the deepest interest. She came to pay the last visit, and receive from … Continued

Yet I will trust in Him

(James Smith, “PERPLEXITY” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “For My thoughts are not your thoughts; neither are your ways, My ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts … Continued

O Lord, You know!

(James Smith, “God’s Knowledge of Us” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account!” Hebrews 4:13 “The … Continued

Holy unto the Lord

(James Smith, “Holiness Unto the Lord” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “On that day even the harness bells of the horses will be inscribed with these words: ‘Holy unto the Lord.’ And the cooking pots in the Temple of the … Continued

An infallible Pilot

LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (A letter of John Newton to his 14 year old adopted daughter who was away at school) “He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm!” … Continued

Those who seek the Lord

(James Smith, “The Way to Be Wealthy and Happy!” 1859) Play Audio!  Download Audio “The lions may grow weak and hungry; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 Those who seek the Lord may be … Continued

My soul waits on God

(Octavius Winslow, “Waiting and Watching”) How unutterable the blessedness, how vast the privilege, and how happy the result of waiting upon Him who stands to us in the relation of our Father and Redeemer; our Brother and Friend; waiting the … Continued