Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Falling, Yet Safe!
Falling, Yet Safe by James Smith, 1860 The Lord's people in the Old Testament, are very generally designated "the righteous;" because as believers in the promised Messiah, they were justified before God. For believing what God had said concerning the Savior, and trusting to what he was to do when he... Read More
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The Desires Granted
The Desires Granted by James Smith, 1860 "The desire of the righteous shall be granted." Proverbs 10:24 Not every desire of a righteous man shall be granted — but such as are in accordance with his character. A righteous man not only believes in the Son of God — that he may be justified; but seeks t... Read More
James Smith
A Voice From Hell!
A Voice from Hell! James Smith, 1856 "I beg you, father Abraham — send Lazarus to my father's house! For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment!" Luke 16:27-28 Jesus takes off the covering from the bottomless pit, and gives us a bird's-eye vie... Read More
James Smith
A Voice From The Continent
A Voice from the Continent James Smith, 1856 A minister of Christ, a few months ago, paid a visit to some of the churches of the continent of Europe, and visiting one church where there had been a great revival of religion, he asked this question, "Do your members consider it their duty to seek the ... Read More
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Immanuel
IMMANUEL James Smith, 1856 "They shall call His name Immanuel ." Matthew 1:23 In proportion as we love Jesus, will be our joy at the dignity conferred on Him, and the glory ascribed to Him. It delights the spiritual mind to know that it cannot think too highly of Jesus, or ascribe too much to Him; a... Read More
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The Elect One
The Elect One James Smith, 1856 "Here is My servant, whom I uphold, my elect one in whom I delight." Isaiah 42:1 God had a work to perform that no creature could undertake or perform. His only-begotten Son undertook that work, and having undertook it, He so prepared for it, entered upon it, and went... Read More
James Smith
Hiding With God
Hiding with God James Smith, 1860 What a mercy it is to have a God to go to in trouble! A God whom we know, in whom we can confide, and to whom we can appeal with success. A God who loves us, and rejoices to do us good. We need him . . . in sorrow — to comfort us; in trouble — to sustain us; and in ... Read More
James Smith
The Admonition Of Wisdom
The Admonition of Wisdom James Smith, 1855 "Turn at my reproof; behold, I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you." Proverbs 1:23 The advice of a Father should always be received with reverence; especially if that father is remarkable for wisdom, experience, and love. H... Read More
James Smith
The Way To Be Saved
The Way to Be Saved James Smith, 1856 My dear reader, it is from tender love to your immortal soul, and with an earnest desire for your everlasting welfare, that this portion is presented to you. Do you ever pray ? if so, before you read it, lift up your heart to God, and ask him to make it a blessi... Read More
James Smith
What I Want In Prayer
What I Want in Prayer by James Smith, 1860 Prayer is a very important exercise, at once a solemn duty, and an invaluable privilege. Never is prayer so precious as when we are in trouble. Then the heart relieves itself by telling out all that grieves, vexes, or troubles it — at its heavenly Father's ... Read More
James Smith
Heaven Upon Earth
Heaven upon Earth James Smith "As the days of heaven upon the earth." Deuteronomy 40:21 Few things are more important than truth . Nothing is so important as the truth of God. It is our light, our map, and our food, through the whole journey. In the context, Moses is giving direction to the Israelit... Read More
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God'S Request
God's Request James Smith, 1861 "My son, give me your heart!" Proverbs 23:26 Majesty on earth commands — but the majesty of Heaven stoops to solicit . Sometimes God invites us, sometimes be exhorts us, and, sometimes he asks of us — as if requesting a favor. What wondrous condescension! What amazing... Read More
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Come Unto Me!
Come unto Me! James Smith, 1856 " Come unto Me , all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest!" Matthew 11:28 Reader, Jesus speaks to you. He calls you to him. He wishes you to approach him. He bids you come. Do you ask, " Why does he call me?" Because he knows that you... Read More
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Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem by James Smith, 1860 To the Jew, there was a charm in the very name of "Jerusalem", it was to him the holy city , and the object of his warmest love. And that name has by use, become so associated with Christian churches, and our heavenly home , that it is almost as p... Read More
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The Breath Of Our Nostrils!
The Breath of Our Nostrils! by James Smith, 1860 "Stop trusting in man , whose breath is in his nostrils. Of what account is he?" Isaiah 2:22 We very frequently make too much of men , and then they become a snare unto us, and cause us trouble . Man is not to be trusted , he is not to be relied upon;... Read More
James Smith
The New Commandment
The New Commandment by James Smith, 1860 The distinguishing badge by which Christ would have his people known, is not by a sound creed, or by a conduct in the general correct, as excellent as these are — but by LOVE. Love is the image of his Father, love is the characteristic feature of his nature, ... Read More
James Smith
The Mournful Complaint
The Mournful Complaint James Smith "The Comforter who should relieve my soul is far from me." Lamentations 1:16 The Holy Spirit is the appointed and recognized Comforter of the church of God; it is His work to bring home and apply the consolations of the gospel. For this work He is peculiarly fitted... Read More
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The Wonder!
The Wonder! James Smith "Behold, God is my salvation!" Isaiah 12:2 No one can consistently use this language but an enlightened, sanctified, happy, believer. Still it is truly wonderful, and must appear so, if we consider what such a character was before he received grace. He may have been grossly i... Read More
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The Effect Of Freedom
The Effect of Freedom James Smith "I will trust, and not he afraid." Isaiah 12:2 No one can trust in God, until he knows God, and enjoys something of the liberty of the gospel. Until he knows that His anger is turned away, that Jesus has made peace, that we are accepted in the Beloved — he cannot co... Read More
James Smith
The Husband'S Duty
The Husband's Duty James Smith "Husbands, love your wives — even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it." Ephesians 5:25 This language is especially addressed to Christians; the Holy Spirit speaks on the wife's behalf. The husband and his wife are one. The union is most intimate an... 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.