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Anne Dutton's Letters on Spiritual Subjects "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Matthew 6:13 I. As to the matter of this petition , "Lead us not into temptation," we may consider, what the word temptation means; and what kind of temptation may be here intended. 1. The word t... 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

The Substantial Excellency of Spiritual Things by Thomas Watson "That I may cause those who love Me to inherit substance." Proverbs 8:21 those who The proverbs of Solomon shine as so many stars in their orbit. They are as lights to guide us—and as pearls to adorn us! They are divinely inspired and m... Read More

The Beauty of Grace by Thomas Watson "May grace and peace be multiplied to you." 1 Peter 1:2 The blessed apostle, having felt the efficacy and sovereignty of grace, is taken up with the thoughts of it; and so sweet is this wine of paradise, that he commends it to those dispersed Christians to whom h... Read More

The Lord's Prayer By Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS A vexing vanity! "Deliver us from evil." Matthew 6:13 In this petition, we pray to be delivered from the evil world . "He died for our sins, just as God our Father planned—in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live." Galatians 1:4 I... Read More

The Law of Your Mother! by James Smith, 1861 "Do not forsake the law of your mother!" Proverbs 1:8 A mother's influence is great; a mother's love is strong. Every mother therefore should endeavor to use her influence wisely, and for her child's eternal good. A very great responsibility rests upon go... Read More

Hints to Young Men! by J.C. Ryle "Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see — but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment!" Ecclesiastes 11:9 1. Ought not a young... Read More

Faith as a Shield Arthur Pink September, 1945 "Above all, take up the shield of faith , with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one!" Ephesians 6:16 A shield is a weapon of defense , held in front of the person to prevent the missiles of the foe injuring the body. A "shield"... Read More

The Precepts and Understanding Arthur Pink November, 1946 "A man of understanding will obtain guidance" Proverbs 1:5 "Understanding shall guard you" Proverbs 2:11 "How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!" Proverbs 16:16 "Understanding is a fountain of lif... Read More

A Call to Separation Arthur Pink "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and the Devil? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agre... Read More