Joy and sorrow
(Octavius Winslow, “My Father’s Way Right!“) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “He led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.” Psalm 107:7 The believer is as much to live upon the grace … Continued
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Only refuge in sorrow
(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in … Continued
Sorrow turned into joy
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Your sorrow shall be turned into joy!” John 16:20 The sorrow of the Christian must be transient. Because It is like the passing cloud on the summer’s day; or the chill of winter which … Continued
A hand upon the helm
Spurgeon, “Multitudinous Thoughts and Sacred Comforts” Your present sorrow is the bitter bud of greater joy. Your transient loss secures your ultimate and never-ceasing gain. How I rejoice to believe that the Lord shall choose my inheritance for me! All … Continued