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

Glad tidings

(James Smith, “Glad Tidings of Good Things” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “The glorious gospel of the blessed God!” 1 Timothy 1:11 “Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!” 2 … Continued

We shall find Him

(letters of John Newton) How wonderful is Christ’s administration in His kingdom of grace! He is present with all His creatures—but in a special manner with His own people—each of whom is monuments of His saving power. From the moment … Continued

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