1875

Jesus, the Substitute for His People   “Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” — Romans viii. 34.   THE most dreadful alarm that can disturb a reasonable man is the fear of being condemned …

Romans:8:34

March 28, 1875

The Secret of Health   “I shall yet praise him who is the health of my countenance and my God.”— Psalm xlii. 11.   ANOTHER verse in this psalm so attracts me that, though it is not my text, I cannot pass it by without a moment’s notice. In the fifth verse the psalmist says, “I shall yet praise …

Psalms:42:11

1875

Opening the Mouth   “Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.”— Psalm lxxxi. 10.   SOME have considered that our text contains an allusion to a singular custom of showing favour which has been occasionally adopted by eastern monarchs. It is not a very long time ago that a former Shah of Persia bade an ambassador, who …

Psalms:81:10

1875

Strengthening Medicine for God's Servants   “I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”— Joshua i. 5.   No doubt God had spoken to Joshua before. He had been a man of faith for many years, and his faith enabled him to distinguish himself by such simple truthfulness of character and thoroughly faithful obedience to the Lord’s will, that …

Joshua:1:5

January 3, 1875

Christ's Joy and Ours   “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”—John xv. 11.   THERE is a sentence, which has crept in among our common proverbs, so that it is repeated as if it were altogether time, — “Man was made to mourn.” There …

John:15:11

January 3, 1875

Solemn Pleadings for Revival    “Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near  then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.” — Isaiah xli. 1.   THE text is a challenge to the heathen to enter into a debate with the living God. The Lord bids them …

Isaiah:41:1

Messrs. Moody and Sankey Defended; or a Vindication of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith   "They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts."—Galatians 5:24.   From several quarters we have heard lately intensely earnest objections to the matter and tenor of the preaching of the evangelists from America, who have been working among …

Galatians:5:24

December 27, 1874

RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH   “Rightly dividing the word of truth.”— 2 Timothy ii. 15   TIMOTHY was to divide rightly the word of God. This every Christian minister must do if he would make full proof of his ministry, and if he would be clear of the blood of his hearers at the last great day. …

2 Timothy:2:15

December 27, 1874

A Grateful Summary of Twenty Volumes   “Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” — Ephesians iii. 8.   THIS is a very remarkable day to me, for, if I am spared to preach this present sermon, I shall …

Ephesians:3:8

December 20, 1874

Infallibility - Where to Find It and How to Use It   “It is written.” — Matthew iv. 4.   THOUGHTFUL minds anxiously desire some fixed point of belief. The old philosopher wanted a fulcrum for his lever, and believed that if he could only obtain it he could move the world. It is uncomfortable to be always at …

Matthew:4:4