September 28, 1885

First Things First   MY LORD MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN,— I was asked to give an address to the members of the Banks’ Prayer Union, and to others occupied in banking; but I beg to warn you all that an address from me is very like a sermon. I am so in the habit of preaching, that almost …

Matthew:6:33

September 27, 1885

The True Tabernacle, and Its Glory of Grace and Peace   “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”— John i. 14. “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus …

John:1:17

September 20, 1885

Behold, He Prayeth   “Enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth.”— Acts ix. 11.   THESE words are the hall-mark of genuine conversion. “Behold, he prayeth” is a surer witness of a man’s conversion than, “Behold, he singeth,” or, “Behold, he readeth the Scripture,” or, “Behold, he preacheth.” These things …

Acts:9:11

September 13, 1885

The Cross Our Glory   “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”— Galatians vi. 14.   ALMOST all men have something wherein to glory. Every bird has its own note of song. It is a poor heart …

Galatians:6:14

September 6, 1885

Psalms:71:3

August 30, 1885

 ROBINSON CRUSOE’S TEXT   “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”— Psalm 1. 15.   ONE book charmed us all in the days of our youth. Is there a boy alive who has not read it? “Robinson Crusoe” was a wealth of wonders to me: I could have read …

Psalms:Psalm 1:15

August 30, 1885

The Necessity of Growing Faith   “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.”— 2 Thessalonians i. 3.   LAST Lord’s-day I tried to say cheering and encouraging words to “Little-faith.” I trust that …

2 Thessalonians:1:3

August 23, 1885

The History of Little-Faith   “And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”— Matthew xiv. 31.   THERE is only one word in the original for the phrase, “O thou of little faith.” The Lord Jesus virtually addresses Peter by the name of “Little-faith,” …

Matthew:14:31

August 16, 1885

What is the Verdict?   “Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.”— John iii. 21.   CAREFULLY observe that this text is spoken to the people of God. It speaks to those who are called “beloved.” These are the people who are specially loved of God and of his people. It is a …

1 John:3:21

August 9, 1885

The Foundation and its Seal: A Sermon For the Times   “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity."— 2 Tim. ii. 19. PAUL had met with many difficulties in his earnest career, but his most …

2 Timothy:2:19