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The Thanksgiving Habit J. R. Miller, 1904 "O, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34 " In everything give thanks , for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus!" 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The annual Thanksgiving Day in America, has grown to be... Read More

Three things inserted by way of Caution. In the next place, I come to lay down some necessary cautions. Though I say a man should be content in every estate, yet there are three estates in which he must not be contented. 1st. He must not be contented in a natural estate: here we must learn not to be... Read More

What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for our sin? Faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means, whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption. I begin with the first, faith in Jesus Christ. Whom G... Read More

1. A great faith can trust God without a pledge. It can rely upon providence in the deficiency of outward supplies. "Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labor of the olive shall fail, yet will I rejoice in the Lord," Habakkuk 3:17-18. An unbeliever must ... Read More

Thanksgiving William Nicholson, 1862 "Offer unto God thanksgiving!" Psalm 50:14 In the beginning of the Psalm, the Divine majesty and glory are exhibited. So glorious a Being is worthy of the highest homage, and the most ardent praise. But he will not be mocked with mere formal services. Sacrifices ... Read More

God's Building by William Nicholson, 1862 "You are God's building." 1 Corinthians 3:9 How great is the condescension of God in associating fallen men with himself — admitting them to communion, and investing them with the most exalted privileges! To have proper views of that condescension, man must ... Read More