1870

A Generous Proposal   “Come thou, with us, and we will do thee good.” — Numbers x. 29.   THESE ancient words, so simple, yet so sweet, fascinate us with a potent hallowed charm. They ring out their melody like a familiar air; the language of a heart instinct with kindness, inspired with faith, and inspirited with the enthusiasm …

Numbers:10:29

February 13, 1870

Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin   “His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.”— Proverbs v. 22.   THE first sentence has reference to a net, in which birds or beasts are taken. The ungodly man first of all finds sin to be a bait, and, …

Proverbs:5:22

February 6, 1870

Work in Us and Work by Us   “Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.” — Colossians i. 29.   THE apostle Paul could very truthfully assert that he laboured and agonised. When the Holy Spirit had anointed the apostles, they all became ardent enthusiasts for the spread of the Redeemer’s kingdom. …

Colossians:1:29

January 30, 1870

Method and Music, or The Art of Holy and Happy Living   “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” — Colossians iii. 17.   IT is always an advantage to have the laws of a kingdom as concise as possible. …

Colossians:3:17

January 30, 1870

Unconditional Surrender   “Submit yourselves therefore to God.” — James iv. 7.   THIS advice should not need much pressing. “Submit yourselves unto God”— is it not right upon the very face of it? Is it not wise? Does not conscience tell us that we ought to submit? Does not reason bear witness that it must be best to …

James:4:7

January 22, 1870

The Glorious Hereafter and Ourselves   “Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.”— 2 Corinthians v. 5.   IT is a very comforting thing to be able to see the work of God in our own hearts. We can clearly enough perceive the …

2 Corinthians:5:5

January 16, 1870

A Personal Application   “But now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.” — Hebrews ix. 26.   IN those good old times, when preachers did not grow weary, though they discoursed for three hours at a stretch, and when congregations were not given to slumber, even …

Hebrews:9:26

January 15, 1870

The Putting Away of Sin   “Now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.”—Hebrews ix. 26.   WHEN the old dispensation was becoming worn out, and like a vesture ready to be laid aside, when the end of the typical twilight had come, then Jesus Christ came …

Hebrews:9:26

January 8, 1870

Voices from the Excellent Glory   “And Jesus, when he was baptised, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: and lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I …

Matthew:3:16, 17; 17:5; John 12:28

January 2, 1870

Assured Security in Christ   “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” –2 Timothy i. 12.   IN the style of these apostolic words there is a positiveness most refreshing in this age of doubt. In certain circles of society it …

2 Timothy:1:12