There remains, then, a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9. (adapted from Octavius Winslow’s “Morning Thoughts“) Not yet come to the heavenly rest, we still are approaching it, and, oh ecstatic thought! We shall reach it at last! … Continued
(From Octavius Winslow’s, “God Resting in His Love”) Beloved reader, come and rest in the love of Jesus. He invites you to its blessed repose. Are you weary, tossed with tempest? Is there…. sadness in your spirit, sorrow in your … Continued
(Henry Law, “Deuteronomy” 1858) “The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him.” Deut. 33:12 Survey the picture. It is lovely in repose. We seem to see a child without one care seated securely by a parent’s side. No … Continued
(James Smith, “Good News for All” 1860) Play Audio! Download Audio “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest!” Psalm 55:6 The trials of a believer are often severe. Many a … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Matthew 10:30 Christ thus teaches us that our Heavenly Father takes cognizance of the minutest events and circumstances of our individual history; and that there is nothing too … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Hospice of the Pilgrim” 1891) What a rest is this for weary, burdened wayfarers! …”Your heavenly Father!” With tender care for the minute and lowly, He . . . makes grass to grow for the cattle, pencils the … Continued
(James Smith, “The Rest!” 1865) Play Audio! Download Audio “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 We shall consider these words as referring to HEAVENLY rest: our Father’s house, Savior’s home, and our eternal dwelling-place! … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 There is no rest for the Christian in this world. Because there will be always something to disturb, perplex, or distress him; it is an enemy’s land. … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 There is no rest for … Continued
(William Nicholson, “HEAVEN!” 1855) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary are at rest!” Job 3:17 In Heaven, the Righteous will enjoy an uninterrupted repose. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord … Continued
