August 7, 1890

God’s Handwriting upon David   “All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.”— 1 Chronicles xxviii. 19.   THE temple was not to be built according to the designs of David, or Solomon, or any other man. It was to be built according to …

1 Chronicles:28:19

August 3, 1890

The Peace of the Devil, and the Peace of God   “When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace.”— Luke xi. 21. “The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.”— Psalm xxix. 11. PEACE is a condition of things greatly to be desired. To dread no …

Luke:11:21

August 3, 1890

Daniel’s Band   “O Daniel, a man greatly beloved.”— Daniel x. 11.   IT did not do Daniel any harm to know that he was greatly beloved of God; or else he would not have received that information from heaven. Some people are always afraid that, if Christian people obtain full assurance, and receive a sweet sense of divine …

Daniel:10:11

July 31, 1890

A Stanza of Deliverance   “He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.”— Ps. cv. 37.   THIS verse has been making music in my heart for several days, and at times it has even claimed utterance from my tongue. I have caught myself singing a solo, with …

Psalms:105:37

July 27, 1890

Robbers of God   “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me.”—Malachi iii. 8.   THESE prophets would have made poor royal chaplains, if those who dwell in kings’ houses have to use smooth speech. Malachi here charges the people with robbery, and with the very worst form of it, namely, sacrilege. He speaks for the Lord, …

Malachi:3:8

July 27, 1890

Praise for the Gift of Gifts   “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” — 2 Corinthians ix. 15   IN the chapter from, which my text is taken, Paul is stirring up the Christians at Corinth to be ready with liberal gifts for the poor saints at Jerusalem. He finishes by reminding them of a greater gift …

2 Corinthians:9:15

July 24, 1890

 The Two Guards, Praying and Watching   “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.” — Nehemiah iv. 9.   NEHEMIAH, and the Jews with him, were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballat and others were angry with them, and tried to stop the work. They determined …

Nehemiah:4:9

July 20, 1890

The Beginning of Miracles which Jesus did   “This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.”— John ii. 11.   AT this time I shall not consider the relation of this miracle to total abstinence. The wine which Jesus made was good wine, and it was …

John:2:11

July 20, 1890

Clear Shining after Rain   “As the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.”— 2 Samuel xxiii. 4.   WHAT a blessing it is to the country if, at certain seasons, we have a time of clear shining after the rain! Under some circumstances, nothing but sunshine will save the crops that are ready …

2 Samuel:23:4

July 13, 1890

The Pastor’s Joy and Confidence   “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will …

Philippians:1:3-7