December 22, 1895

Cheering Words   “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.” — John xv. 9.   THE Saviour was about to leave his disciples, and this was the hardest trial which they had ever experienced. As there could be no trial to them like the loss of the Saviour’s presence, it …

John:15:9

December 15, 1895

The Determination of Christ to Suffer for His People   “And they gave him to drink wino mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.” — Mark xv. 23.   OUR Saviour, before he was nailed to the cross, and on the cross, several times had drinks of different sorts offered to him. Whilst they were nailing him to …

Mark:15:23