proverbs-18

Pride and Christian Character William Nicholson, 1862 "Do not be proud, but fear." Romans 11:20 Humility and dependence upon God, are essential to the Christian character. The opposite, pride and self-sufficiency, are the traits in the conduct of the unregenerate, and they will lead to shame and rui... Read More

God, the Refuge of His People! William Nicholson, 1862 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble." Psalm 46:1 "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor," the wicked. This remark will hold good in reference to moral character and conduct — and also spiritual e... Read More

THE NIGHT WATCHES By John MacDuff "I remember You upon my bed — and meditate on You in the night watches ." — Psalm 63:6 "My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning." — Psalm 130:6 "Yet the Lord will command His loving-kindness in the day time, and in the night His song sha... Read More

The Vanity of the World! Ezekiel Hopkins, 1663 "Vanity of Vanities, says the Preacher. Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity!" Ecclesiastes 1:2 The Preacher here mentioned, is no less a person than King Solomon—and this whole book is no other than his Recantation Sermon. The text he preached on, is the ... Read More

Redeeming the Time! Jonathan Edwards , 1734 "Redeeming the time." Ephesians 5:16 Christians should not only study to improve the opportunities they enjoy, for their own advantage, as those who would make a good bargain; but also labor to reclaim others from their evil courses; that so God might defe... Read More

The Preciousness of Time! Jonathan Edwards "Redeeming the time." Ephesians 5:16 OUTLINE SECTION 1. Why time is precious. 1. Because a happy or miserable eternity depends on the good or ill improvement of it. 2. Time is very short, which is another thing that renders it very precious. 3. Time ought t... Read More

In Times of War By Samuel Davies, Hanover, Virginia; July 20, 1755. "An oracle concerning the Valley of Vision : What troubles you now, that you have all gone up on the roofs, O town full of commotion, O city of tumult and revelry? Your slain were not killed by the sword, nor did they die in battle.... Read More

Divine Mercy to Mourning Penitents By Samuel Davies "I have surely heard Ephraim's moaning: 'You disciplined me like an unruly calf, and I have been disciplined. Restore me, and I will return, because you are the LORD my God. After I strayed, I repented; after I came to understand, I struck my thigh... Read More

Use III. A Suasive to Contentment. It exhorts us to labour for contentation; this is that which doth beautify and bespangle a Christian, and as a spiritual embroidery, doth set him off in the eyes of the world. But methinks I hear some bitterly complaining, and saying to me, Alas! how is it possible... Read More

Direction Tenth. The Several Pieces of the Whole Armour of God. Sixth Piece--The Christian's Sword. 'And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God' (Eph. 6:17). Here we have the sixth and last piece in the Christian's panoply brought to our hand--a sword; and that of the right make--'the swo... Read More