January 26, 1888

“Out of the Depths.”   “For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me. Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.” — …

Psalms:40:12-13

September 30, 1866

Soul Murder - Who is Guilty?   “Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation; and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.” — Psalm 51:14.   DAVID had been grossly guilty towards his faithful and veteran friend Uriah. He had given instructions that he should be led into the hottest part of the fight, …

Psalms:51:14

February 5, 1860

Mr. Evil-Questioning Tried and Executed   "Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean?"—2 Kings 5:12        Proud self and evil questioning are two of Satan's firmest allies, and two of the chief destroyers of the souls of men. Both of these …

2 Kings:5:12