Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
A Testimony
A Testimony James Smith, 1865 "The Lord is good — unto those who wait for Him; to the soul who seeks Him!" Lamentations 3:25 The testimony of a well-tried man is always valuable, as a tried testimony; and if ever man was deeply and peculiarly tried, it was Jeremiah . His strong affections procured h... Read More
James Smith
Our Father'S Demand
Our Father's Demand By James Smith, 1857 "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father--where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?" Malachi 1:6 A profession of the Christian religion involves solemn obligations . The Lord expects us to be what we profes... Read More
James Smith
Wait On The Lord
Wait on the Lord By James Smith, of Cheltenham, New York, 1869. "Lead me in your truth, and teach me; for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day." Psalm 25:5 The Lord intends to keep his people dependent upon himself. He has everything they can need. He intends to supply all t... Read More
James Smith
The Day Of Salvation
The Day of Salvation James Smith Who does not wish to be saved ? Why, who is not sometimes afraid of being lost ? Who has not heard of a day of salvation? And who has not, more or less, neglected it? If we would be saved—it must be in God's way ; and if we would be saved—it must be in God's time . T... Read More
James Smith
Faith And Unbelief
Faith and Unbelief James Smith, 1860 "He who believes on him is not condemned; but he who believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." John 3:18 When Nicodemus came to our Lord for instruction, he set before him, first, the absolute nec... Read More
James Smith
The First Bud
The First Bud by James Smith, 1858 Today I have seen the first bud of the season on the hedges, and it is a beautiful and instructive sight. Death seemed to have seized the whole of the row for his own — but he is disappointed, life appears again. Let us not give up too soon. A case may appear hopel... Read More
James Smith
Like-Minded
Like-minded by James Smith, 1860 We cannot expect all the Lord's people to think exactly alike, or feel exactly alike, nor act exactly alike. Our degrees of knowledge differ; our views influence our feelings, and our feelings affect our practice. Yet it is desirable, that in reference to God's truth... Read More
James Smith
Prayer
Prayer James Smith "Men ought always to pray." Luke 18:1 Prayer is an important duty ; and to the child of God, possessed of the Spirit of adoption — it is a delightful privilege . To call God Father, to pour out the heart before Him, to have communion with Him — is sweet indeed! The only proper obj... Read More
James Smith
The Hindrance To Prayer
The Hindrance to Prayer James Smith "If I cherish iniquity in my heart — the Lord will not hear me." Psalm 66:18 We ought not to be satisfied with praying — but expect that God will hear us — and look out for His answer. If we pray aright, we pray for what we . . . really need, ardently desire, and ... Read More
James Smith
Prayer Forbidden
Prayer Forbidden James Smith "But because of you the Lord was angry with me and would not listen to me. "That is enough," the Lord said. "Do not speak to Me anymore about this matter!" Deuteronomy 3:26 We are sometimes very anxious for what God is not willing to bestow. He will supply all our needs ... Read More
James Smith
The Disowned
The Disowned James Smith "You are not my people!" Romans 9:26 The Lord has a people peculiarly his own; this is clearly stated, and satisfactorily proved in the Word of God. He loves them. He approves of them. He rules them. He supplies them. He protects them. He honors them. For them, He gave His S... Read More
James Smith
The Acknowledged
The Acknowledged James Smith "There shall they be called the children of the living God." Romans 9:26 What an unspeakable privilege — to be a child of God, and to be acknowledged as such! Every real believer is God's child! God is his Father, the Lord Jesus calls him brother, and Heaven, our Father'... Read More
James Smith
Counsel Refused!
Counsel Refused! James Smith, 1855 "You ignored all my counsel, and would not accept my rebuke" Proverbs 1:25 Sinners are lost , and need a Savior; they are weak , and need strength; and they are foolish , and need counsel. The Lord is the Savior, the Strength, and the Counselor--of all who believe ... Read More
James Smith
Steadfastness
STEADFASTNESS James Smith, 1855 "It is a good thing that the heart he established with grace" — that we have such clear views of Gospel doctrines, and such steady confidence in the grace displayed in them — as will keep the soul steady amidst all the changes we experience within and without. Unless ... Read More
James Smith
Christ A King!
Christ a King! by James Smith, 1860 The Lord Jesus has authority over all — all things are put under his feet — he is head over all things for the good of his Church. The Father says, "I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion." He has not yet received the throne of his father David — but still he ... Read More
James Smith
Where Is He?
Where Is He? by James Smith, 1860 I have just heard of another sudden death . How many have died suddenly of late! Sudden death is very solemn. We do not sufficiently think of its solemnity. Any one of us may be called away without a moment's warning. If we should be — what would be the consequence?... Read More
James Smith
Great, Glorious, And Free!
Great, Glorious, and Free! James Smith, 1859 These words, some few years ago, were constantly being used to characterize a certain country, when some political changes were effected; and they have been used since by a party, for political purposes. But no land can be great, glorious, and free — whil... Read More
James Smith
Blessed Of The Lord
Blessed of the Lord James Smith, 1861 God sometimes blesses his people so visibly, following their efforts and crowning their labors, that their very enemies see it. This was the case with Isaac when he dwelt at Gerar, so that Abimelech acknowledged it, and said unto him, "You are now the blessed of... Read More
James Smith
Numbering Our Days
Numbering Our Days James Smith, 1858 How swiftly time flies! Hours, days, weeks, months, and years — seem to glide past us with railway speed. And where is time hurrying us — but to eternity? And what will eternity be to us? These are solemn thoughts, may they sink down deep into our hearts, and wor... Read More
James Smith
Our Trust Is In God
Our Trust is in God James Smith, 1859 This is a good motto. It is a good profession. But it sometimes requires proof. Trust in God is warranted by his Word, and is needful for us. But we can only trust God in proportion as we know him, as we believe his promise , and as we realize his love . If I kn... 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.