Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Tried Saint!
The Tried Saint James Smith, 1864 "I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long!" Psalm 38:6 To be troubled — is to be agitated, distressed, and burdened in mind; and such is often the case with the believer. His faith is weak — and his trials are numerous; therefore he is ... Read More
James Smith
A Word For Pastors
A Word for Pastors James Smith, 1864 "I do try!" exclaimed a discouraged minister of Jesus Christ, as he was walking abroad one Monday morning to cool his burning brow and calm his throbbing temples, after an anxious and earnest Sunday. "I do try to bring sinners to Jesus, and to make the Lord's peo... Read More
James Smith
Oh, I Am On Fire!
Oh, I am on Fire! by James Smith, 1860 (Editor's note: This is an excellent evangelistic tract for children!) A quiet family living nearby, was alarmed one evening when going to bed at night, by a loud cry of, "Oh, I am on fire! I am on fire!" The little granddaughter had gone to her bedroom, placed... Read More
James Smith
The Secret!
The Secret! James Smith "The secret of the Lord is with those who fear him; and he will show them his covenant." Psalm 25:14 Real religion, in the Old Testament, is often called, "the fear of the Lord;" in the New Testament, it is called, "love." Under the past dispensation, the saints felt more lik... Read More
James Smith
Patience, The Necessary Grace
Patience, the Necessary Grace James Smith "You have need of patience , that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise." Hebrews 10:36 The present is a state of exercise and trial. It is not intended for rest or indulgence — but for labor and the exercise of all the Christia... Read More
James Smith
Great Searchings Of Heart
Great Searchings of Heart James Smith, 1856 Being called upon to attend an association of churches during the past week, I was painfully affected by the fact, that out of more than twenty churches — only four could report an increase of numbers during the last twelve months, and that increase was sm... Read More
James Smith
The All-Sufficient One!
The All-sufficient One! James Smith "I am the Almighty God! Walk before Me and be perfect." Genesis 17:1 Abraham was now grown old; he had known the Lord for many years; he had endured many trials — but many more lay before him; and the Lord appears to his aged servant, and reveals Himself as, "The ... Read More
James Smith
I'Ll Do It Now!
I'll Do it Now! James Smith, 1856 A short time ago, the master in a family asked one of the servants to do some household work. She wished to defer it until the morning, when the master said, "I have given you the order — you will be responsible for the fulfillment of it; and if forget — it will inv... Read More
James Smith
Future Events In Which You Are Interested!
Future Events in Which You Are Interested James Smith, 1856 We are so constituted, that we cannot help looking forward sometimes, and anticipating the future; and, within certain limits, this is right and useful. Many things we anticipate may never come to pass--but some things are sure to come; and... Read More
James Smith
Christ Is All!
Christ Is All! James Smith, 1855 What the sun is to the world — that Christ is to the Church. What the soul is to the body — that Christ is to the soul. It has pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell — and emptiness is written upon everything out of Christ. The Apostles testified t... Read More
James Smith
Wondrous Love!!!
Wondrous Love!!! James Smith, 1861 "For God did not send His Son into the world that He might condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him!" John 3:17 How very few appear to have correct views of the nature and character of God . They judge of him by themselves — or by some of hi... Read More
James Smith
Comfort For A New Year
Comfort For a New Year James Smith, 1856 "The Lord lives!" 2 Samuel 22:47 We lives in trying times. The new year opens, as no new year has opened to us of late. Our country is at war. Provisions are scant. The future, though concealed from our view, appears to be hung with clouds. It is probable tha... Read More
James Smith
A New Year
A NEW YEAR James Smith, 1855 The commencement of a new year calls for reflection, repentance, and reformation. We should . . . reflect upon the past, repent at present, and aim at reformation in future. If we reflect rightly, we shall repent sincerely; and if we repent sincerely, we shall reform imm... Read More
James Smith
The Lord Is My Strength
The Lord Is My Strength James Smith, 1855 "The Lord is my strength" Exodus 15:2 The Israelites were now delivered from the bondage of Egypt, they had passed the Red Sea; and, standing on the shore after their deliverance, they sang this song. They had the wilderness immediately before them, and the ... Read More
James Smith
The End Of Man
The End of Man James Smith, 1855 "But a man dies and fades away; he breathes his last—and where is he?" Job 14:10 "By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." "It is appointed unto men once to die — but after this, the judgmen... Read More
James Smith
It Is Finished!
It is Finished! James Smith, 1842 "It is finished!" John 19:30 So shouted our victorious Savior , when He had put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself; vanquished Satan; satisfied justice; honored the eternal law; and was about to descend into the grave, that He might abolish death, and bring life a... Read More
James Smith
Love To Ordinances
Love to Ordinances! James Smith, 1864 "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere! I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked!" Psalm 84:10 None know the real value of the ordinances of the gospel — but those who are deprived of them. ... Read More
James Smith
A Good Plan
A Good Plan James Smith, 1855 Most people are more or less like the models they set before them to imitate; it is of great consequence, therefore, that we endeavor to write after a good copy. Each saint has his peculiar excellency — but no saint is perfect; it is not wise, therefore, to fix upon any... Read More
James Smith
The Way To Be Happy!
The Way to Be Happy! James Smith, 1855 One of the greatest privileges a believer can enjoy, is to see that God, in all the glory of his nature and perfections — is on his side. And this is the privilege of every Christian — whether he enjoys it or not. God, in Christ, is united to every saint; and e... Read More
James Smith
Death At Hand!
Death at Hand! James Smith, 1855 "There is but a step between me and death!" 1 Samuel 11:8 So said David of old — and so may each one of us say. Death is a very solemn event, for . . . it is the consequence of sin, it is the end of our course on earth, it terminates our probation, and it introduces ... Read More
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James Smith and was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.