July 14, 1889

The Heavenly Singers and Their Song   “And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take …

Revelation:5:8-10

July 7, 1889

Foundation Work   “And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.”— 1 Kings v. 17.   “THE king commanded”: that is the beginning of all. Holy zeal waits for the king’s orders. But as soon as the command was given there was neither pause nor hesitation; …

1 Kings:5:17

July 7, 1889

The Beloved Pastor’s Plea for Unity   “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans i. 7.   IN a few minutes we shall gather together as members of the Church of Christ to celebrate the memorial of …

Romans:1:7

June 30, 1889

God’s Own Gospel Call   “Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”— Isaiah lv. 3.   THIS very memorable chapter may be called God’s own gospel-sermon. In reading it we forget Isaiah, and only remember Jehovah. He speaketh …

Isaiah:55:3

June 30, 1889

Twelve Covenant Mercies   “Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”— Isaiah lv. 3.   I GOT so far this morning as to plead with men to come to God to hear what he had to say, to …

Isaiah:55:3

June 27, 1889

The Rule and Reward of Serving Christ   “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” — John xii. 26.   THIS verse is all about serving, and service; three times over you get the word “serve” or …

June 23, 1889

“Jesus Wept.”   “Jesus wept.” — John xi. 35   A GREAT storm was stirring the mind of Jesus. We find, on looking at the original, that he was indignant and troubled. We have a very literal translation in the margin of the Revised Version; and instead of reading, “He groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,” we find …

John:11:35

June 23, 1889

The Lord’s Chosen Ministers   “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.” — Luke x. 21.   THE habitual …

Luke:10:21

June 16, 1889

A Delicious Experience   “For we which hare believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest.” — Hebrews iv. 3.   LAST Sabbath day we meditated upon the fact that those who came out of Egypt did not enter into the rest of God. “They …

Hebrews:4:3

June 16, 1889

Three Blessings of the Heavenly Charter   “Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.” — Job x. 12.   IT is well sometimes to sit down, and take a grateful review of all that God has done for us, and with us, from our first day until now. We must not be …

Job:10:12