Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Effect Of The New Birth
The Effect of the New Birth by James Smith, 1860 Real religion is of God, making us like God, and so preparing us to dwell forever with God. It begins in regeneration, is carried on in sanctification, and is consummated in glorification. Real religion sets the heart against sin, and will ultimately ... Read More
James Smith
Common Mercies
Common Mercies by James Smith, 1860 "Let us praise God for common mercies , for they prove to be uncommonly precious — when they are once taken away!" Charles Spurgeon Waking up from a good night's rest — I feel exceedingly grateful for so great a mercy. What a refreshing thing is sleep . How many n... Read More
James Smith
Our Prospect And Provision
Our Prospect and Provision James Smith, 1856 "As your days — so shall your strength be." Deuteronomy 33:26 This is part of the blessing of Asher . When he was born, Leah considered herself happy, and therefore called him "Asher," or "Happy." But it is now the common property of all the Lord's people... Read More
James Smith
The Dying Missionary'S Admonition
The Dying Missionary's Admonition James Smith, 1856 When the missionary Schwartz was on his dying bed, he said to his physician, "Ah, doctor! doctor! Be sure that you are not missing from the right hand of the Judge on that day!" These were solemn words, and were uttered under solemn circumstances. ... Read More
James Smith
The Grave Of Jesus
The Grave of Jesus James Smith, 1860 The Lamb of God had taken away the sins of the world. The day of expiation was past. The atonement was now accepted. Peace with God was made. The tumults of the people were hushed. The women hastened to the tomb. The great stone was rolled away. Instead of a dead... Read More
James Smith
A Prayer In Soul Trouble
A Prayer in Soul Trouble James Smith, 1860 "Quicken me, O Lord, for your name's sake! For your righteousness sake, bring my soul out of trouble!" Psalm 143:11 The soul that has been once quickened, often feels its need of being quickened again. David did, and therefore he often prayed for this bless... Read More
James Smith
David'S Testimony
David's Testimony James Smith, 1842 "Before I was afflicted I went astray — but now I keep Your Word!" Psalm 119:67 Ease and prosperity breed a number of temptations, and it is but seldom that we escape being taken in some of them. Hezekiah could pray, wrestle, and prevail with God in affliction — b... Read More
James Smith
Remember
REMEMBER James Smith, 1860 The power of memory is a great blessing. To be able to store up facts , and truths , and circumstances that may be of use to us in years to come. To collect from the books we read, and lay up in this storehouse for future service is really a privilege. It is therefore of g... Read More
James Smith
A Universal Prayer
A Universal Prayer James Smith, 1860 If a prayer is to be universal, it must be expressed in the most simple language, that all may understand; and it must be for some blessing, that all really need. There are such prayers in the Bible — but they are brief; indeed all inspired prayers are. I am thin... Read More
James Smith
Man'S Folly — And God'S Testimony
Man's Folly — and God's Testimony James Smith, 1856 "Be sure your sin will find you out!" Numbers 32:23 These solemn words were uttered by Moses to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, in reference to their conduct in wishing to remain on the Egyptian side of the Jordan. He seems to be suspicious of their ... Read More
James Smith
A Solemn Thought
A Solemn Thought James Smith, 1865 "Are not my days few?" Job 10:20 Thus the afflicted patriarch appealed to the Lord, when he sought a mitigation of his sufferings, and relief from his fears. 'Are not my days few? Then pity me, spare me, and send me relief!' Reader, let us take home the inquiry to ... Read More
James Smith
The Lord'S Remnant
The Lord's Remnant James Smith, 1861 "The survivors among them will escape and live on the mountains like doves of the valley, all of them mourning, each over his own iniquity." Ezekiel 7:16 In the worst of times, the Lord has preserved a remnant , and has had a people for his praise. He has never b... Read More
James Smith
The Power Of The Spirit
The Power of the Spirit by James Smith, 1861 God has done great things for his people — but he has not done all that he is willing to do. Unasked he gave his Son — but he wishes us to ask for his Spirit — for more of his presence, power, and grace we are to plead. Every believer may have more of the... Read More
James Smith
The Outpouring Of The Spirit
The Outpouring of the Spirit James Smith, 1864 (N.B. The first two pages are missing from the original) "Until the Spirit is poured out on us from Heaven. Then the wilderness will become a fertile field, and the fertile field will yield bountiful crops!" Isaiah 32:15 Until the Spirit is poured out o... Read More
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God'S Presence In His House
God's Presence in His House by James Smith, 1861 "Surely, the Lord is in this place — and I knew it not!" Genesis 28:16 Our sufferings very frequently spring from our sins . Jacob sinned against his blind father and his elder brother, therefore he must suffer. He must be sent from home to a distant ... Read More
James Smith
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd by James Smith, 1861 This title Jesus claims for himself. Other shepherds may be good comparatively — but he is good absolutely. A good shepherd is one thing, the good shepherd is another. All that a shepherd should be — Jesus is. All that a shepherd should do, Jesus does. He is th... Read More
James Smith
Abide With The King
Abide with the King James Smith, 1860 "Then David said to Ittai the Gittite: Why are you also going with us? Return and abide with the king. For you are a foreigner and also an exile from your own place." 2 Samuel 15:19 Family trials are often severe, and favoritism in the family is almost sure to b... Read More
James Smith
We Should Believe The Prophets!
We Should Believe the Prophets! James Smith, 1860 "O fools [sluggish in mind, dull of perception] and slow of heart to believe (adhere to and trust in and rely on) everything that the prophets have spoken!" Luke 24:25 Unbelief is a great sin. A man of honor cannot be insulted more, than by doubting ... Read More
James Smith
Waiting For Salvation
Waiting for Salvation James Smith, 1861 Troubles have a tendency to wean us from the world, to weary us of life, and make us long for the better land. In the buoyancy of youth , amidst the pleasures of manhood , when all things go well with us, we have few aspirations after that city which has found... Read More
James Smith
Elijah'S Prayer
ELIJAH'S PRAYER James Smith, 1861 To the throne of grace, every trouble should be carried, there every promise should be pleaded, and every request made. With God as our Father — we should be free; and for all the good things we need — we should earnestly plead. Both temporal and spiritual blessings... 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.