Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Gracious Dealings
Gracious Dealings by James Smith, 1860 When Jacob returned from Padanaram at God's bidding, he was first pursued by Laban, and then confronted by Esau; showing that even when we move under God's special direction, we must not expect to escape from trials. The coming of Esau filled him with, alarm — ... Read More
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Abiding Love
Abiding Love by James Smith, 1861 "Having loved his own who were in the world — he loved them unto the end." John 13:1 It is always pleasant to be loved, especially by the wise and good; but when love cools, or turns to hatred, it is sad indeed. It seems better never to have been loved — than for th... Read More
James Smith
God Glorified By Sickness
God Glorified by Sickness James Smith, 1842 "This sickness is for the glory of God!" John 11:4 Believer, you have often prayed that God may be glorified in you and by you? He is now taking you at your word. His glory and your well-being are united together by His sovereign purpose; and in aiming at ... Read More
James Smith
Strength Promised
Strength Promised James Smith, 1842 "The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing. You will make all His bed in His sickness." Psalm 41:3 The Lord has nowhere promised that His people shall be preserved from sickness, pain, and languishing; but He has very graciously promised to be with ... Read More
James Smith
The Prospect!
The Prospect! James Smith, 1842 "Surely there is an end; and your expectation shall not be cut off." Proverbs 23:18 There is an end to all your troubles, trials, and temptations — you will survive them all, and rise superior to them. There is an end to all your enemies , and their designs to injure ... Read More
James Smith
The Happy Debtor
The Happy Debtor James Smith, 1842 "Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back — so he freely forgave the debts of both." Luke 7:41-42 The mind of man is naturally opposed to God's method of salva... Read More
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The Love Of Christ!
The Love of Christ! James Smith, 1842 "This man receives sinners!" Luke 15:2 When the Lord Jesus was upon earth, He manifested the kindness of His heart, and the design of His incarnation — by . . . visiting the wretched, relieving the miserable, and pardoning the guilty. He used His authority and e... Read More
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The Fullness Of Christ!
The Fullness of Christ! James Smith, 1842 "It has pleased the Father, that in Him all fullness should dwell!" Colossians 1:19 The concerns of the soul are matters of everlasting importance — and yet they are generally neglected. The language of the conduct of people in general is, 'Let us take care ... Read More
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The Invitation
The Invitation James Smith, 1842 "Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord: Though your sins be as scarlet — they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson — they shall be as wool!" Isaiah 1:18. Perhaps you have been reflecting upon your past life, you have been thinking... Read More
James Smith
The Incarnate Word
The Incarnate Word James Smith, 1842 "The WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth!" John 1:14 The Lord Jesus Christ assumed our nature, that He might . . . sympathize with us in our sorrows; obtain our everlasting deliverance from sin, Satan, and Hell; and supply all our nee... Read More
James Smith
The Throne Of Grace
The Throne of Grace James Smith, 1842 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace — that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16 The throne of judgment sometimes appears truly formidable and dreadful — but the sick sinner is not cited to the bar of justi... Read More
James Smith
Apostolic Reckoning
Apostolic Reckoning James Smith, 1842 "I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Romans 8:18 The trials of the Lord's people are various and great. They often suffer much from the weakness of the mind — which fills... Read More
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More Grace Given
More Grace Given James Smith, 1842 "He gives more grace!" James 4:6 If you have been receiving from Jesus for years — you are as welcome to come again, as you were to come at first! "He gives more grace." He is never wearied of giving — though we are often wearied of asking . Those who have received... Read More
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Wearisome Nights Appointed
Wearisome Nights Appointed James Smith, 1842 "Wearisome nights are appointed to me." Job 7:3 Whatever the Lord appoints for His people while below, bears the mark of infinite wisdom upon it. All His appointments are gracious — they flow from His infinite love. Wearisome nights are painful — but they... Read More
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Sick Saints, One With Jesus
Sick Saints, One with Jesus James Smith, 1842 "I was sick and you took care of Me" Matthew 25:36 How glorious to be one with Christ! How Jesus represents His sick saints as so closely and tenderly united to Himself, that what is done to them — He takes as done to Himself. Union to Jesus will not pre... Read More
James Smith
The Promise To Prayer
The Promise to Prayer James Smith, 1842 "Ask, and it shall be given unto you." Luke 11:9 When we reflect upon our poverty, necessity, and misery — and then read of the fullness there is in the Lord Jesus Christ; a fullness that contains every variety of blessing, and a fullness of every one — we are... Read More
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The Christian'S Model
The Christian's Model James Smith, 1860 "Be imitators of God , therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:1-2 In God's word, we always find privileges and duties connected. ... Read More
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Be Patient
Be Patient James Smith, 1842 "Be patient, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord." James 5:7 Sick people have great need of patience, both on their own account, and theirs who attend upon them. The Christian, of all people, has most reason to be patient, yes, to let patience have its perfect work. Th... Read More
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Prayer Neglected
Prayer Neglected James Smith, 1842 "You have not, because you ask not." James 4:2 The charge which was brought against Job, may consistently be brought against many. "You restrain prayer before God." Instead of viewing prayer as a privilege, and constantly going to Jehovah as a Father, to get our ne... Read More
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The Pardoning God
The Pardoning God James Smith, 1842 "A God ready to pardon!" Nehemiah 9:17 Discoveries of sin upon a bed of affliction, are exceedingly painful. And a burden of guilt on the conscience is very distressing. But to be informed from the mouth of God Himself, under such circumstances, that He is ready t... 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.