April 19, 1917

The Strait Gate "Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able"—Luke xiii. 24. THE precepts of our Lord Jesus Christ are dictated by the soundest wisdom. He has given us divine prescriptions for the health of our souls, and his commandments, …

Luke:13:24

August 12, 1877

Proclamation of Acceptance and Vengeance   “To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of oar God; to comfort all that mourn.”— Isaiah lxi. 2.   WE know that this Scripture speaks concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. We say not this as if we relied upon our own opinion, we know it of a …

Isaiah:61:2

September 21, 1862

“ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED”   “He hath made us accepted in the beloved.”— Ephesians 1:6        “THE beloved!” This was a golden name which the ancient Church in her most joyous moments was wont to give to the Anointed of the Lord. When the time of the singing of birds was come, and the voice of the …

Ephesians:1:6