Luke 11:2

Every Christian to His Closet! James Smith, 1864 True prayer is the breathing of the soul toward God . Wherever there is spiritual life — there must be prayer. But as many Christians are alive — but not lively, it is often necessary to stir them up to "pray without ceasing." Without trials, temptati... Read More

What Do We Need? James Smith, 1856 "Our gospel came to you not simply with words — but also with power , with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction." 1 Thessalonians 1:5 "We have," said one, "the gospel regularly preached, the prayer meetings are continued, the church is in peace — but very few s... Read More

May Your Will be Done! James Smith, 1842 "May Your will be done!" Luke 11:2 The will of God is the great first cause of all things, and the highest rule of rectitude . Jehovah being Himself infinitely holy, just, and good--His will , however made known, must be the same. When He willed the universe ... Read More

A New Year's Address James Smith, New Park Street Church, London, 1849 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!" Hebrews 13:8 Everything around us is changing and fast passing away! Nothing appears settled or secure! The old year has fled and has told its tale; a new year begins to... Read More

Treasures from J.R. Miller 1840 — 1912 (choice excerpts) "If any 19th century American Christian writer warrants reprinting, it is J. R. Miller! His writing style is delightfully smooth, his insights are spiritual diamonds on every page, and his pastoral applications are delivered with the skill of ... Read More

Come to Jesus! Newman Hall, 1816-1902 Listen, dear fellow-sinner. How kind, how wonderful an invitation is this! God speaks, and speaks to you. The Father says, "Come!" The Son says, "Come!" The Holy Spirit says, "Come!" The blessed angels echo the cry, "Come!" Many poor sinners who have accepted th... Read More

'The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet,' &c. Deut 18:85. Having spoken of the person of Christ, we are next to speak of the offices of Christ. These are Prophetic, Priestly, and Regal. 'The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet.' Enunciatur hic locus de Christo. It is spoken of... Read More

"His disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray . . . and he said unto them, When ye pray, say. . . Thy kingdom come" (Luke 11:1, 2). When they said, "Teach us to pray," the Master lifted His eyes and swept the far horizon of God. He gathered up the ultimate dream of the Eternal, and, rounding ... Read More

"Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." John 7:38. To identify the persons in the symbolism of the rivers is not difficult; they are the Holy Spirit and the human soul. Each has an important place in forming the promised rivers. The Saviour is the First Source, and the united Spirit an... Read More

"Give ye them to eat" (Matt. 14:16; cf. Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6). It is significant that the feeding of a multitude by Jesus is something recorded by all four writers of the Gospels, even if the two occasions are not reported by each. This significance in its general meaning can be easily recognized,... Read More