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Is he a brute? Is he a maniac? (John Angell James, “The Anxious Enquirer” 1834) LISTEN to audio! Download audio WATCH VIDEO “What will it benefit a man, if he gains the whole world yet loses his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:26 Consider what the loss of the […]
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Though we mourn, we must not murmur (John Angell James, “Sorrow for the Death of Friends“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will leave this life. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Praise the name of the Lord! Job 1:21 “See, I am the
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Over-indulgence of fond and foolish parents! (John Angell James, “The Duties of Parents” 1838) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “I am going to carry out all my threats against Eli and his family. I have warned him continually that judgment is coming for his family, because his sons are blaspheming God andhe hasn’t disciplined them.”
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He is both depraved and condemned! (John Angell James, “The Practical Believer Delineated” 1852) LISTEN to audio! Download audio God created man in His own image, which consisted of true holiness. No spot of guilt was upon his conscience, nor spot of depravity upon his heart. The light of truth irradiated his understanding. The glow of
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That one majestic, inconceivable and expressive word! (John Angell James, “The Death of Mrs. Sherman” May 28, 1848) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.” 1 John 2:25 In the infinite comprehensiveness of this one promise are included: all that the omniscient mind
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Today’s Puritan AUDIO Devotional: True religion! John Angell James Insightful and challenging, 2 minutes.LISTEN to audio! READ text Download audio ~ ~ ~ ~ A striking solution of Samson’s riddle (John Fawcett, “The Sick Man’s Employment; or Views of Death and Eternity Realized” 1774) “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your
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Today’s Puritan AUDIO Devotional: Home, sweet home!John Angell James, 3 minutesLISTEN to audio! READ text Download audio ~ ~ ~ ~ Satan’s baits!(John Angell James, 1785-1859) “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a
Today’s Puritan AUDIO Devotional: Who can find a virtuous woman?Matthew Henry, 3 minutes, quite challengingLISTEN to audio! READ text Download audio ~ ~ ~ ~ You should consider from whose hand it has been sent to you! (James Buchanan, “Comfort in Affliction” 1837) “In the day of prosperity be happy–but in the day of
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Today’s Puritan AUDIO Devotional: The Holy SpiritDavid Harsha, 3 minutes, very helpfulLISTEN to audio!Download audio ~ ~ ~ ~ God’s perfect wisdom in the management of our affairs! (James Buchanan) “The Lord reigns!” Psalm 97:1 The Bible lays a solid ground for our comfort when it assures us that all things are under the
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Look at the King in His beauty! (David Harsha, 1827-1895) Play Audio Download Audio “Your eyes will see the King in His beauty!” Isaiah 33:17 Contemplate your blessed Redeemer, seated on His great white throne, encircled with heavenly glory. Look at the King in His beauty! It is the sight of a glorified Savior, that
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