Could you not keep watch

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Then He returned to His disciples and found them sleeping. ‘Could you not keep watch with Me for one hour?’ He asked.” Matthew 26:40 Every word is incisive–every syllable is … Continued

The heart was shallow

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were … Continued

Are our enemies strong?

(Mason, “A Spiritual Treasury for the Children of God”) Are our hearts weak and low, ready to sink and faint? And our graces upon the decline? Are our enemies strong —and troubles increased? To whom should we fly—but to almighty … Continued

To whom should we fly

(Mason, “A Spiritual Treasury for the Children of God”) Are our hearts weak and low, ready to sink and faint? And are our graces upon the decline? Are our enemies strong—and our troubles increased? To whom should we fly but … Continued

They are without fault

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men . . . they are without fault before the throne of God!” … Continued

Who is it that will come

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him!” Revelation 1:7 Who is it that will come one day, and whom every eye shall see? The … Continued

Converted sinner lives by faith

(Thomas Reade) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The converted sinner daily feeds upon Christ by faith, and daily derives strength from this gracious source of blessedness. He feels his own weakness, and experiences the power of Jesus. He loathes himself, … Continued

Fear not, little flock

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Fear not, little flock!” Luke 12:32 The Savior’s flock is small. It exists in the harsh desert. Enemies surround it. His lambs, especially, are timid. But He says, “Fear not, little flock!” You are … Continued

Lost men cannot see

(Thomas Watson, “The Loveliness of Christ”) “Yes, He is altogether lovely!” Song of Solomon 5:16 Lost men cannot see the stupendous beauty of Christ. All sparkling beauties are found in Him, but they lack eyes! He is infinitely and superlatively … Continued

The Lord is my rock

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799) “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold!” (Psalm 18:2) Do rocks … Continued