What subject so suited as this to engage the thoughts, fill the memory, and flow from the lips of the Lord's people? Let us mention the provision made for all His poor, for all their wants; the promises given to all His people, comprehending all their desires; the prayers answered in all times of trial, granting relief and defence.
Let us mention the loving-kindness of the Lord to those who are seeking Him, it will encourage them; to those who are complaining, it may silence them; to those who are tempted, it will support them; to those who have backslidden, it will convince, and perhaps restore them. Let us speak of His kindness to ourselves, to check murmuring, produce gratitude, and raise hope.
Let us mention the loving-kindness of the Lord, at the Lord's throne, in pleading and intercession; and prayer and expostulation; in praise and thanksgiving. Let us often speak one to another, and let this be our daily subject, "The loving-kindness of the Lord." This will comfort, strengthen, and sanctify our minds; it will bring us peace.
We'll speak of all He did and said, And suffer'd for us here below The path He mark'd for us to tread, And what He's doing for us now: Discarding every worldly theme, Our conversation fill'd with Him.
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.
What subject so suited as this to engage the thoughts, fill the memory, and flow from the lips of the Lord's people? Let us mention the provision made for all His poor, for all their wants; the promises given to all His people, comprehending all their desires; the prayers answered in all times of trial, granting relief and defence.
Let us mention the loving-kindness of the Lord to those who are seeking Him, it will encourage them; to those who are complaining, it may silence them; to those who are tempted, it will support them; to those who have backslidden, it will convince, and perhaps restore them. Let us speak of His kindness to ourselves, to check murmuring, produce gratitude, and raise hope.
Let us mention the loving-kindness of the Lord, at the Lord's throne, in pleading and intercession; and prayer and expostulation; in praise and thanksgiving. Let us often speak one to another, and let this be our daily subject, "The loving-kindness of the Lord." This will comfort, strengthen, and sanctify our minds; it will bring us peace.
We'll speak of all He did and said, And suffer'd for us here below The path He mark'd for us to tread, And what He's doing for us now: Discarding every worldly theme, Our conversation fill'd with Him.