June 8, 1882

One Lions: Two Lions: No Lion at All   “The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”— Proverbs xxii. 13. “The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”— Proverbs xxvi. 13.   THIS slothful man seems to cherish that one dread of his …

Proverbs:22:13

June 9, 1878

The Hold Fast   “Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.”— Proverbs iv. 13.   FAITH may be well described as taking hold upon divine instruction. God has condescended to teach us, and it is ours to hear with attention and receive his words; and while we are hearing faith …

Proverbs:4:13

August 25, 1856

To-morrow   "Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth."—Proverbs 27:1        God’s most holy Word was principally written to inform us of the way to heaven, and to guide us in our path through this world, to the realms of eternal life and light. But as if to teach …

Proverbs:27:1