The proper object of faith is God in Christ, not God as the God of nature. In Christ He is gracious unto us, ever with us, ready to help us, and takes pleasure in us.
He is our covenant God, all sufficient, and ever propitious. We should believe in His word, which is true and faithful; in His presence, for He will never turn away from us; in His power, for nothing is too hard for Him; in His character, which He will never allow to be dishonoured; and in His faithfulness, which is like the great mountains, and abideth for ever.
We should believe in God, though men rise up against us; though Satan worry and distress us; though doubts and fears arise within us. We should believe in God, for strength to perform duty; deliverance out of every difficulty, and for courage in every conflict. Believing in God will produce contentment, zeal, and humility.
Let us have faith from God : it is a gift which He is willing to bestow : and let us have faith in God, it is an exercise which He requires and approves. If the Son of Man were to come, would He find faith in our hearts? O Saviour!
Let us trust Thee evermore; Every moment on Thee call, For new life, new will, new power; Let us trust Thee, Lord, for all! May we nothing know beside Jesus, and Him crucified!
Written by James Smith for his own flock around 1840, but such was the demand that by 1846 over thirty thousand copies where in circulation.
James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.
The proper object of faith is God in Christ, not God as the God of nature. In Christ He is gracious unto us, ever with us, ready to help us, and takes pleasure in us.
He is our covenant God, all sufficient, and ever propitious. We should believe in His word, which is true and faithful; in His presence, for He will never turn away from us; in His power, for nothing is too hard for Him; in His character, which He will never allow to be dishonoured; and in His faithfulness, which is like the great mountains, and abideth for ever.
We should believe in God, though men rise up against us; though Satan worry and distress us; though doubts and fears arise within us. We should believe in God, for strength to perform duty; deliverance out of every difficulty, and for courage in every conflict. Believing in God will produce contentment, zeal, and humility.
Let us have faith from God : it is a gift which He is willing to bestow : and let us have faith in God, it is an exercise which He requires and approves. If the Son of Man were to come, would He find faith in our hearts? O Saviour!
Let us trust Thee evermore; Every moment on Thee call, For new life, new will, new power; Let us trust Thee, Lord, for all! May we nothing know beside Jesus, and Him crucified!