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A Name in Heaven, the Truest Ground of Joy By Matthew Mead "However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you—but rejoice that your names are written in heaven!" Luke 10:20 Our Lord Christ, here in the text, calls off his disciples from rejoicing much, in that which yet was as lawful and likely... Read More

Zion's Blessings Preached on July 16th, 1843, at Zoar Chapel, London, by J. C. Philpot "I will abundantly bless her provision —I will satisfy her poor with bread . I will also clothe her priests with salvation—and her saints shall shout aloud for joy." Psalm 132:15, 16 The most inattentive reader of... Read More

Patience and Her Perfect Work Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, Jan. 9, 1850, by J. C. Philpot "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect a... Read More

Under God's Wings J. R. Miller, 1912 "How priceless is Your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge under the shadow of Your wings!" Psalm 36:7 Some of the most expressive illustrations of the divine love and care employed in the Bible, are taken from the ways of birds . For example,... Read More

Death, the Believer's Gain! William Nicholson, 1862 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!" Philippians 1:21 Though the Christian may sometimes be influenced by the glittering things of earth — yet nothing appears so valuable to his mind, as religion and its ultimate consequences. The ble... Read More

Divine Goodness Satisfying by William Nicholson, 1862 "And my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, says the Lord." Jeremiah 31:14 The latter-day glory is predicted by the prophet, a distinguished part of which will be the restoration of the Jews, and their return to the holy land of their fat... Read More

Winter Before Harvest, or The Soul's Growth in Grace By Joseph Philpot, 1837 "For before the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches. They shall be left together unto ... Read More

The Heir of Heaven Walking in Darkness, and the Heir of Hell Walking in Light By Joseph Philpot "Who is among you that fears the Lord, that obeys the voice of His servant, that walks in darkness, and has no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. Behold, all you that kin... Read More

God's Loving-kindness Arthur Pink April, 1948 In the closing paragraphs of our March cover-page article, reference was made to the faithfulness of God ; here we propose to engage the reader with another of His excellencies--one of which every Christian has received innumerable proofs. We turn unto a... Read More

Identification of the Godly by Arthur Pink April, 1949 "That every one who sees the Son, and believes on him, may have everlasting life" (John 6:40). There is a seeing of the Son which is necessary for a saving faith in Him. That sight of Him is far more than an intellectual perception, being an exp... Read More