Archive | February 2012
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A Meek and Quiet Spirit
“Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 1 Peter […]
God’s Dwelling Place
“I dwell in the high and holy place, with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth, for the spirit should fail before me, and […]
The Exercise of Prayer
“The Lord will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:17. They looked unto him, and were lightened; and their faces were not ashamed. Psalm 34:5. See also the instance of the woman of Canaan, Matt. 15:21-28; and what Christ says, Luke 11:5-13, and 18:1-8. Likewise of a tossed vessel.” […]
Willing to Do the Will of the Lord
“The Lord do that which seemeth him good.” 2 Samuel 10:12. A Christian still feels the motion of self-will, and, consequently, of sin in his heart. And if it be asked, How can Christ and sin swell together in one heart? The answer is, As a king and rebels in one kingdom or town: he […]
Seed of Eternal Hope
“I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed: it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” Genesis 3:15. By “the seed of the woman,” is to be understood Christ the Saviour –- not excluding his friends and followers in every age of the world. […]
Reality of the Gospel
“They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him.” Titus 1:16 There is a profession of a special kind which in its own nature is exposed to reproach in the world: “They that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.” There is a being in Christ, and not living godly; […]
The Everlasting Gospel
“The everlasting gospel.” Revelation 14:6. The gospel is properly called “glad tidings,” for these reasons: We are polluted with the filth of sin; in it is opened a fountain for sin and uncleanness. The way to heaven is blocked up by our sins; it reveals “a new and living way, through the flesh of Christ.” […]
The Lord is My Shepherd for Life
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1. ”I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:10, 28. Reader, is the Lord Jesus […]
Simplicity and Humility
“The Lord preserveth the simple; I was brought low, and he helped me.” Psalm 116:6. He who walks in godly simplicity and humility, accounting his own infirmities always the greatest, will best be preserved from being puffed up and sifted by the enemy of souls; and truly, nothing should humble us more than justification by […]
Knowing Christ
Though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 2 Corinthians. 5:16. What is it to know Christ after the flesh? It is to content ourselves with carnal views of his person, character, and kingdom. This was the case with all those who followed him, not on account […]
