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The Doctrine of Mortification (Arthur Pink, 1952) "For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you mortify the deeds of the body, you will live." Romans 8:13 1. Introduction It is the studied judgment of this writer, and he is by no means alone therein, that doctrinal p... Read More

PEACE by Arthur Pink, 1940 "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 Nowhere do the moral perfections of Christ appear more blessed, than in the peace which ever possessed His soul! Ther... Read More

Gracious Teaching James Smith, 1855 "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!" John 16:33 The lot of the Lord's people in this world is to be tried, afflicted, and sorrowful. If we belong to the chosen family — we must suffer persecution, temptation, and tribulation. The path to Heaven i... Read More

He Set My Feet upon a Rock James Smith, 1860 "He lifted me out of the horrible pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." Psalm 40:2 In what danger, in what misery, in what distress I was once. In the horrible pit, where all was dark, sinking in the mi... Read More

Christ, the Substitute For His People James Smith, 1856 God made man upright — in his own image — capable of knowing, serving, and enjoying him. He manifested Himself to him, gave him a law — and he was truly happy. Man knew, approved of, and could do, all that God required; obedience was to him eas... Read More

Seven Human Looks Arthur Pink, 1950 We continue to write upon "Looking," for, said the prophet, "My eye affects my heart " (Lam 3:51). John Bunyan (1620-1677) wrote impressively on "Eyegate" and showed what a large part it played in admitting enemies into the city of Mansoul . The heart has no more ... Read More

The Good Samaritan by Arthur Pink January, 1942 It has long seemed to this writer that Luke 10:30-35 sets before us an exquisite picture of the sovereign grace of God unto those who have no claim upon Him. That grace is portrayed in the actings of Him who "came to seek and to save that which was los... Read More

Preface to Volume 2, Psalms 27-52 Greatly encouraged by the generous reception given my first volume, I labored diligently and am now able to present the second installment of work. Whether life and health will be given to complete my task, which probably extend to six volumes, remains with our grac... Read More

Treasury of David Charles Spurgeon PSALM 40 TITLE. To the Chief Musician . Well might so exceedingly precious a Psalm be specially committed to the most skilled of the sacred musicians. The noblest music should be made tributary to a subject so incomparable. The dedication shows that the song was in... Read More

Treasury of David Charles Spurgeon PSALM 70 TITLE. To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David. So far the title corresponds with Psalm 40, of which this is a copy with variations. David appears to have written the full length Psalm, and also to have made this excerpt from it, and altered it to suit the... Read More