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Erlo Stegen

Fiery Followers or Christian Cannibals?

Erlo StegenSummary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 1 Sep 2013 Acts 2 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto th... Read More
John Gill

Hilarius Pictaviensis

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 4 Chapter 1—Of Predestination Section 12—Hilarius Pictaviensis. A.D. 360. Hilary, bishop of Poictiers, in France, was banished for his orthodoxy, A.D. 354, and died A.D. 371. It[1] appears from his writings which remain, that he held that there is an election of part... Read More
Catherine Booth

THE PERFECT HEART

Catherine Booth2 CHRONICLES 16:9.--"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him." You are, most of you, aware that this passage occurs, in the history of Asa, one of the most godly and devoted kings that ever sat... Read More
Elisabeth Elliot

God's Messengers

Elisabeth ElliotHow can this person who so annoys or offends me be God's messenger? Is God so unkind as to send that sort across my path? Insofar as his treatment of me requires more kindness than I can find in my own heart, demands love of a quality I do not possess, asks of me patience which only the Spirit of Go... Read More
John Chrysostom

1 Timothy 1:1, 2

John ChrysostomPaul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. [The R.V. omits κυρίου and translates: Christ Jesus our hope, τῆς ἐλπίδος ἡ... Read More
St. Augustine

Exposition on Psalm 65

St. Augustine1. The voice of holy prophecy must be confessed in the very title of this Psalm. It is inscribed, Unto the end, a Psalm of David, a song of Jeremiah and Ezekiel, on account of the people of transmigration when they were beginning to go forth. How it fared with our fathers in the time of the transmig... Read More
Athanasian Grail Psalter

Book II

Psalm 42(41) Quemadmodum .2 Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God. .3 My soul is thirsting for God, the God of my life; when can I enter and see the face of God? .4 My tears have become my bread, by night, by day, as I hear it said all the day long: "W... Read More
George Mueller

Persevering Under Trial: Chapter 10

George MuellerJanuary 7, 1838. My general health seems to have improved, but this is the ninth's Lord's day that I have been unable to minister in the Word. My affliction causes me to be very irritable. January 15. My headache has become less severe since yesterday afternoon. But I am still far from being well. G... Read More
J.C. Philpot

Waters Which do not Drown and Flames which do not Burn

J.C. PhilpotPreached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on June 15, 1858, by J. C. Philpot But now thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob, and he who formed you– "O Israel, Fear not; for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; ... Read More
Liturgical Texts of Greek Orthodox Church

Daily Orthros (Matins)

Readers’ Daily Matins In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glory to You, our God. Glory to You. O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth: You are everywhere filling all things; Treasury of blessings and Giver of Life: come and abide in us, and cleanse us ... Read More

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