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The Present and Future Rest of True Believers by John Newton "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and heavy burdened—and I will give you rest !" Matthew 11:28 The learned have a variety of arguments whereby to prove the Scripture to be the Word of God. But though that kind of proof, which may be br... Read More

Christ in the Storm! Author unknown "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid." Mark 6:50 Blessed Jesus, if You are with us — what shall we fear? All we dread is Your removal. Only assure us of Your presence — and let the rains descend, and the waves beat vehemently — none of these things shall move ... Read More

The Wonder! James Smith "Behold, God is my salvation!" Isaiah 12:2 No one can consistently use this language but an enlightened, sanctified, happy, believer. Still it is truly wonderful, and must appear so, if we consider what such a character was before he received grace. He may have been grossly i... Read More

The Sinless Sin-bearer James Smith, 1855 Sin is the greatest evil in God's universe. It does evil — and nothing but evil to all people, at all times, under all circumstances. It is so evil that nothing can be worse! It is impossible to exaggerate, in giving a description of it. God hates it, man suf... Read More

A Good Beginning (A New Year's message!) Arthur Pink December, 1948 What a mercy it is to enter this world with a healthy body and sound constitution; how severely handicapped for this life, where the opposite is the case! What a blessing to be born into a Christian home, to receive our earliest imp... Read More

Spiritual Fluctuations Arthur Pink "Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God" (Psalm 55:19). As there are some people who uniformly enjoy good health—so there is a class of religious professors who appear to maintain one steady level of experience. There is no rise and fall of their... Read More

The Fullness of Christ William Nicholson, 1862 "For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell." Colossians 1:19 In the preceding verses, the Apostle asserts the Deity of Christ, as an essential qualification for the discharge of his mediatorial office. It must ever afford cause of ... Read More

The Christian Made Glad William Nicholson, 1862 "For you, Lord, have made me glad through your work. I will triumph in the works of your hands." Psalm 92:4 "The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein." God's creation, though blighted by sin, in the spring seas... Read More

The Gospel Fountain! by William Nicholson, 1862 "On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity!" Zechariah 13:1 The text must be regarded as a very striking representation of Christ's efficacious sacrifice, which w... Read More

Gratitude for Spiritual Deliverance William Nicholson, 1862 "In that day you will say: I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and ... Read More