I sought him, but I could not find him: I called him, but he gave me no answer. O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies! and the Lord said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? Israel hath sinned, for they have even taken of the acc... Read More
My sheep hear my voice. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear my voice, and open the door, 1 will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my un... Read More
I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face. Your iniquities have separated between you and your God, your sins have hid his face from you. — My beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: ... I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he g... Read More
Passed away (3928)(parerchomai from para = beside, near + erchomai = come, go) means to pass near, pass by or pass away and is used in both a literal and figurative sense, with the figurative uses predominating in the NT. Parerchomai describes literal passing by, passing through (LXX - Nu 20:17, 19,... Read More
Mourn (3996) (pentheo from pénthos = mourning) means to mourn for, lament. Pentheo denotes loud mourning such as the lament for the dead or for a severe, painful loss. It is grief and sorrow caused by profound loss, especially death. Mourning can reflect an outward expression of sorrow. It is to exp... Read More
(Compare Matthew 24:43–51) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Watching for Their Absent Lord, vv. 35–40 What is the proper attitude of mind of disciples of Jesus Christ toward their absent Lord? (2 Peter 3:11, 12, R. V.; Titus 2:13; 2 Tim. 4:8.) Why do the faithful servants watch for Him? If He should come t... Read More
A Sermon (No. 1001) Delivered on Lord's-day Morning, July 23rd, 1871, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Yea, he is altogether lovely."--Song of Solomon 5:16. WHEN THE OLD PURITAN MINISTER had delivered his discourse, and dwelt upon firstly, and secondly, and thirdly, and ... Read More
Blessed are they that mourn. Matthew 5:4 Here are eight steps leading to true blessedness. They may be compared to Jacob's Ladder, the top whereof reached to heaven. We have already gone over one step, and now let us proceed to the second: Blessed are they that mourn'. We must go through the valley ... Read More
Having already presented to your view the dark side of the text, I shall now show you the light side, They shall be comforted'. Where observe: 1. Mourning goes before comfort as the lancing of a wound precedes the cure. The Antinomian talks of comfort, but cries down mourning for sin. He is like a f... Read More
Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh by Spurgeon " You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you. " Solomon's Song 4:7 How marvelous are these words! "You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you." The glorious Bridegroom is charmed with His spouse, and sings soft canticles of admi... Read More
JUNE 21 - evening
MAY 11 - evening
MAY 24 - evening
Behold (2400) idou
Mourn (3996) pentheo
The Wisdom of Watching for the Lord’s Return Luke 12:35–48
Sermon 1001 - Altogether Lovely
The Beatitudes 6. Blessed Are They That Mourn
The Beatitudes 11. The Comforts Belonging To Mourners
Fragrant Spices From The Mountains Of Myrrh