Beloved, the greatest mercy a sinner can enjoy is to have God on his side, engaged in his quarrel, and employed in his most important concerns; this mercy is yours.
God is for you. He chose you in Christ before the world began.
He formed you to show forth His praise. He preserved you in Christ until He called you by grace. He quickened you by His Spirit, and led you to Jesus. He has given you His Son, and promised every additional good. He has said to you, "Thou art Mine." You have said, "I am Thine." He is now your refuge and strength; He is tenderly concerned for your welfare, devotedly attached to your cause, and observes every step you take.
He may try your faith, but will certainly supply your wants. He may exercise your patience, but will never turn a deaf ear to your cries, except you indulge iniquity in your heart. No parent ever felt so deeply interested in the welfare of a beloved child, as thy God does in thine. He says, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee: yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness." Trusting such a promise, who can fail!
If God is mine, I need not fear The rage of earth and hell; He will support my feeble fame, Their utmost force repel.
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.
Beloved, the greatest mercy a sinner can enjoy is to have God on his side, engaged in his quarrel, and employed in his most important concerns; this mercy is yours.
God is for you. He chose you in Christ before the world began.
He formed you to show forth His praise. He preserved you in Christ until He called you by grace. He quickened you by His Spirit, and led you to Jesus. He has given you His Son, and promised every additional good. He has said to you, "Thou art Mine." You have said, "I am Thine." He is now your refuge and strength; He is tenderly concerned for your welfare, devotedly attached to your cause, and observes every step you take.
He may try your faith, but will certainly supply your wants. He may exercise your patience, but will never turn a deaf ear to your cries, except you indulge iniquity in your heart. No parent ever felt so deeply interested in the welfare of a beloved child, as thy God does in thine. He says, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee: yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness." Trusting such a promise, who can fail!
If God is mine, I need not fear The rage of earth and hell; He will support my feeble fame, Their utmost force repel.