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Foot-prints on the Sands of Time; Or, Words of Hope and Comfort for Hours of Sorrow By William Thoseby, 1869 INTRODUCTION. Circumstances over which no one had any control suggested the plan of this little volume — and in submitting it to the Christian public the author makes no pretense to profound ... Read More

Convictions and Teachings George Muller (1805-1898) FAITH A Common Faith (1842) I desire that all the children of God, who may read these details, may thereby be led to increased and more simple confidence in God for everything which they may need under any circumstances , and that these many answer... Read More

The Preciousness of the Soul by Thomas Watson "For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" Matthew 16:26 Every man carries a treasure about with him—a divine soul. And that this jewel should not be undervalued... Read More

A Plea for Alms by Thomas Watson (Delivered in a sermon before the London city assembly, on April 13, 1658) "If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?" 1 John 3:17 To the assembly of the famous city of London, My own la... Read More

Time's Shortness by Thomas Watson A sermon preached July 2, 1676, at the funeral of Pastor John Wells "But this I say, brethren, the time is short ." 1 Corinthians 7:29 The blessed Apostle in these words shows us what our station in the world is, and what all our secular enjoyments are. They are sho... Read More

A Christian on the Mount A Treatise Concerning Meditation By Thomas Watson "His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night." Psalm 1:2 Having led you through the Chamber of Delight in my previous discourse, I will now bring you into the Withdrawing Room of Meditatio... Read More

The Duty of Self-Denial Thomas Watson, 1675 CHOICE EXCERPTS A bad Jacob's ladder to climb up to heaven! A Christian must deny his own righteousness—his moralities, duties, and good works. The spider weaves a web out of her own body. A hypocrite would spin a web of salvation out of his own righteousn... Read More

The Godly Man's Picture, Drawn with a Scripture Pencil, or, Some Characteristic Marks of a Man who is Going to Heaven By Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS White feathers—but black skin "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on... Read More

The Ten Commandments by Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS The afflictions of the godly How do the afflictions of the godly , differ from the afflictions of the wicked ? (1) The afflictions of the godly are but corrections ; but those on the wicked are punishments . The one come from a Father; the other ... Read More

Individual Duty James Smith, 1865 "Occupy until I come." Luke 12:13 "It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." And it is equally true and faithful, that He is gone to receive a kingdom, and intends to return . We have His Word and ... Read More