a small light in the dark
The chosen pleasure-ground of our souls (Henry Law, “Family Prayers“. We will be publishing gems by Henry Law over the next month or so. Since many of these are prayers, you may want to pray along with them. You will find them quite uplifting.) LISTEN to audio!Download audio O God of patience and consolation, glory […]
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A poor, weak, and trembling creature (John Angell James, “Christian Progress” 1853) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart.” Isaiah 40:11 Dwell upon the love and tenderness of our Lord Jesus! Notice who are the
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A lamb with a wolf’s head! (J.A. James, “Christian Fellowship” 1822) LISTEN to audio!Download audio “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart”Matthew 11:29 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 Christians should excel in the manifestation of Christ’s
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He who trifles with it is a fool! (J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated“) LISTEN to audio!Download audio “Show me, O LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life!” Psalm 39:4 If the man who tremblesat death is a coward–then he who trifles with it
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The last pang, and groan, and tear! (J.A. James, “Afflictions“) LISTEN to audio!Download audio The Christian also looks to the end of afflictions! The end may sometimes come in this world. In reference to this, the utmost that the believer can be sure of is thatthey will end in God’s time. They may last for his
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A cold chill fell upon their hearts! (J.A. James, “The Christian Professor” 1837) LISTEN to audio!Download audio It has frequently occurred that young converts in the ardor of their first love, and while much unacquainted as yet, with what is called the ‘religious world’, have looked upon the church as a ‘sacred enclosure’, within which
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Men may see something of God in me! (J.A. James, “Forgiveness of Injuries“) LISTEN to audio!Download audio “For I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done for you.” John 13:15 It has long been my conviction, that there is a great deficiency in evangelical churches–of the practical
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This heavenly light of truth (John Angell James) LISTEN to audio!Download audio “All Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The doctrines of Scripture are facts which involve corresponding
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I follow like a little blind child (J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated“) LISTEN to audio!Download audio “Andwe knowthat God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Strong faith has a firm persuasion of God’s over-ruling Providence–so comprehensive as to include
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Other Baals! (J.A. James, “The Young Man’s Friend and Guide Through Life to Immortality“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “How long are you going to waver between two opinions? If Jehovah is God, follow Him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” 1 Kings 18:21 There are other Baals in this age, in all