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"But he answered her not a word: And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away, for she crieth after us. But he answered and said, I am not sent, but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me."--MATTHEW 15:23-25. WE now enter... Read More

DIRECTION XI.--SECOND GENERAL PART. [How to perform the duty commanded--a directory for prayer.] 'Praying always with all prayer and supplication,' &c. (Eph. 6:18). Having despatched the duty of prayer in general, we now come to give an account of the several branches in the exhortation; which toget... Read More

[1] John 15:16. [2] "Demon Possession," by J. L. Nevius. [3] Psalm 24:1. [4] Psalm 29:10. [5] Genesis 1:26, 28. Psalms 8:6. See quotations of this, referring to the Man who will restore original conditions, in 1 Cor. 15:27. Ephesians 1:32, Hebrews 2:8. Psalms 115:16. [6] John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11. [7... Read More

Seasonable Seeking after God William Nicholson, 1862 "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon!" Isaiah 55:6-7 Th... Read More

PRACTICAL GODLINESS Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves" (James 1:22). It is much, very much to be thankful for, when the Holy Spirit has illumined a man's understanding, dispersed the mists of error, and established him in the Truth.... Read More

Access to God Arthur Pink The matter of our approach into the presence of God is one of vital importance—yet it is one (like so many others these days) upon which much confusion and misconception exists. We will not now attempt to canvass the principal errors pertaining thereto, for there would be l... Read More

Regeneration, or the New Birth Arthur Pink Introduction Its Necessity Its Nature Its Effects Its Essence Introduction "The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound thereof, but can not tell whence it comes, and where it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit." John 3:8 Two chief o... Read More

Enjoying God's Best Arthur Pink January, 1946 The above title embodies and expresses our "New Year's Wish" for our readers, that such may be the experience of each of them during 1946. In employing such language, perhaps it needs to be pointed out that we are not here accommodating one of the modern... Read More

Many Shall Come J. C. Ryle "Many shall come from the east and west—and shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 8:11 The words of Scripture which head this page were spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ. You may take them either as a prophecy or as a promise. In ei... Read More

The Backslider Invited James Smith, 1842 "Return again to me! says the Lord." Jeremiah 3:1 After the Lord has condescended to bring His people to a knowledge of Himself; after they have known His love, felt His power, and tasted that He is gracious; after they have left the world, joined the church,... Read More