(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
(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
(“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
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in His arms,” Mark 9:36 This picture of “Jesus with the little one in His arms” … Continued
(George Everard, “The Tears of Jesus!” 1884) On opening ancient tombs in Palestine, many a tear-bottle has been found, which was a repository for the tears of the mourners, and was then placed in the tomb beside the one who … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) The life of faith is a happy life. Though it is attended with conflicts … Continued
Octavius Winslow, “The Tears of Christ”) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 The Creator of all worlds, the Author of all beings, the Upholder of the universe — raining tears of human woe and sympathy upon a grave! Oh, there lives not … Continued
(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. Because they are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, and to mortify indwelling sin, to purify our … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Intimate Letters on Personal Problems” 1914) LISTEN to audio! Download audio Dear friend, You say that you cannot live up to the things you read in the Bible and in Christian books. I know of no one who … Continued
(Archibald Alexander, “Love to an Unseen Savior!” 1772-1851) “Whom having not seen, you love!” 1 Peter 1:8 If we here love the Savior whom we have never seen, and whom we can only approach by faith–then how strong will our … Continued
