proverbs-1:20-26

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: For the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.' Exod 20: 7. This commandment has two parts: 1. A negative expressed, that we must not take God's name in vain; that is, cast any reflections and dishonour on his name. 2.... Read More

What shall we do to get our heart into this mourning frame? Do two things. Take heed of those things which will stop these channels of mourning; put yourselves upon the use of all means that will help forward holy mourning. Take heed of those things which will stop the current of tears. There are ni... Read More

What does every sin deserve? God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and in that which is to come. Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire.' Matt 25: 41. Man having sinned, is like a favourite turned out of the king's favour, and deserves the wrath and curse of God. He deserves God's curs... Read More

To the Reader Christian Reader, The weightiness of the argument here discoursed on justly merits a larger volume. But I have contracted it because it may possibly come into more hands. I must profess I do not know a more necessary point in divinity. Self denial is the first principle of Christianity... Read More

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Jonathan Edwards , Enfield, Connecticut, July 8, 1741 LISTEN to audio! Download audio "Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay. Their foot shall slide in due time , for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly." Deuteronomy 32:35 In this vers... Read More

Divine Government—the Joy of Our World by Samuel Davies "The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of islands be glad!" Psalm 97:1 Wise and good rulers are justly accounted an extensive blessing to their subjects. In a government where wisdom sits at the helm; and where justice , tem... Read More

Words of Warning! Horatius Bonar "Woe to the wicked! It will go badly with him — for what he deserves will be done to him!" Isaiah 3:11 "To whom the mist of darkness is reserved forever." 2 Peter 2:17 Unconverted Sinner, your state is sad, and your misery is great! No tongue can tell how sad is that... Read More

The Death of the Righteous! Francis Bourdillon, 1873 Perhaps, reader, you seldom think of dying. You may be one of those who drive away the idea of death, and only think of enjoying life as much as possible. You fear death because of what comes after it. Yet the thought of death must cross your mind... Read More

A Letter from Prison Francis Bourdillon , 1873 They were bad times for England, when men were put in prison for preaching the gospel. Thank God, it is not so now. About two hundred years ago there was a faithful minister at Taunton in Somersetshire, called Joseph Alleine . For several years he preac... Read More

The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners Jonathan Edwards , 1703-1758 "That every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God!" Romans 3:19 THE main subject of the doctrinal part of this epistle, is the free grace of God in the salvation of men by Christ Jesus; especia... Read More