Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Appearance And Reality
Appearance and Reality James Smith, 1859 We are all too much taken up with appearances. We do not look beneath the surface as we should. A title, a grand equipage, a good name, large property, a splendid house, fine dress, or popular applause—attract our attention, win our admiration, and even at ti... Read More
James Smith
Abraham'S Trial
Abraham's Trial by James Smith, 1860 Great and godly men have always been tried men; and generally the greater the grace, and the more elevated the station — the greater the trials. We sometimes overlook this, when we long to be exalted, and employed in public. Little men make much, and talk much of... Read More
James Smith
God'S People Warned
Gods People Warned by James Smith, 1860 David loved to admire and meditate on God's glorious works in creation and providence — but he generally turned from his works to his word . This was strikingly illustrated in the nineteenth Psalm. He admires the heavens and the earth, the day and the night — ... Read More
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The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us!
The Lord Has Done Great Things for Us! James Smith Our natural condition is truly miserable. Like that of Israel in Egypt or Babylon . . . the crown has fallen from our heads, our liberty is lost, a tyrant rules over us, and we are as degraded as we well can be! In this state, the Lord . . . looks u... Read More
James Smith
Secure Christ For Your Friend
Secure Christ for Your Friend! by James Smith, 1857 A Christian was dying. The things of time were fast fading from his view. Eternity, with all its glorious realities, was just bursting upon him. He had tried once more the foundation on which he was resting—and found it solid rock. He had peace in ... Read More
James Smith
A Young Mother'S Prayer
A Young Mother's Prayer Occasioned by an expression uttered by a mother, over her firstborn By James Smith, 1865 "Lord, bless my babe!" the youthful mother cried, And fondly pressed her infant to her breast; Then offered it to Him, who loved and died, To give poor suffering mothers peace and rest. I... Read More
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A Portion For New Year'S Day
A Portion for New Year's Day James Smith, 1864 "I must turn over a new leaf!" said a man the other day — and it was quite time he did, for he was living in sin, neglecting his family, and despising his own soul. Now, I dare say many will read these lines who have often talked of turning over a new l... Read More
James Smith
The Hospital
The Hospital James Smith, 1859 While the railway carriage was hurrying along the line, the passengers were variously occupied, some reading, some talking, and perhaps some mentally praying, (for many a prayer ascends from the railway carriage as it rattles along the line,) all at once a shout was he... Read More
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Where Is Sarah?
Where is Sarah? James Smith, 1861 A young Christian has been lately removed by death. She was very active for the Lord, endeavoring by all means to bring souls to the Savior. The Lord honored her in this work, and many were benefitted by her. She was taken sick, the disease seized the brain, reason ... Read More
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Satisfying Mercy
Satisfying Mercy James Smith, 1860 Mercy is that perfection, or property in the divine nature, which prompts and moves the Most High God to pity, sympathize with, and do good to poor lost sinners. Mercy can only he shown to the miserable . Mercy never can be claimed by any. It is exercised freely by... Read More
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Believers Dealt With As Sons
Believers Dealt with as Sons James Smith, 1859 "The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son. Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons . For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline... Read More
James Smith
Abundance Of Grace
Abundance of Grace By James Smith, 1859 "Abundant grace." 2 Corinthians 4:15 "The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly." 1 Timothy 1:14 Grace IN God is the loving tendency of his nature to pity the miserable, pardon the guilty, and bless the unworthy. It is the graciousness of God. Now ... Read More
James Smith
Prayer For Divine Teaching
Prayer For Divine Teaching James Smith, 1859 "Teach me what I do not know." Job 34:32 " Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me!" Psalm 25:4-5 By nature we are all ignorant of spiritual things. We know nothing that we ought to know. By grace we are prepare... Read More
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The Lamb'S Book Of Life
The Lambs Book of Life James Smith, New Park Street Church , London, 1849 The Lord Jesus Christ is often represented in sacred Scripture by the figure of a LAMB , either to set forth the mildness, patience, and loveliness of his nature; or the design of his incarnation, which was that he might offer... Read More
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The Good Soldier'S Prayer
The Good Soldier's Prayer James Smith, 1864 "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus!" 2 Timothy 2:3 "Save me for your mercies' sake!" Psalm 31:16 Some people tell us that they do not know how to pray. This proves that they are not accustomed to pray — and are therefore in a very... Read More
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The Good Soldier'S Purpose
The Good Soldier's Purpose James Smith, 1864 "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus!" 2 Timothy 2:3 "You have known my purpose." 2 Timothy 3:10 Saul of Tarsus was a rebel in arms against the King of kings. He hated his person, despised his government, and denied his claims. He ... Read More
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The Good Soldier'S Pursuit
The Good Soldier's Pursuit! James Smith, 1864 "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus!" 2 Timothy 2:3 "I have pursued my enemies and destroyed them!" 2 Samuel 20:38 The writer of these words was a captain in the army of the Lord Almighty. He refers to danger , difficulty , and d... Read More
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The Good Soldier'S Object
The Good Soldier's Object! James Smith, 1864 "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus!" 2 Timothy 2:3 "No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier ." 2 Timothy 2:4 It is an unspeakable honor to be... Read More
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The Good Soldier'S Prospect
The Good Soldier's Prospect James Smith, 1864 "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus!" 2 Timothy 2:3 "There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness , which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day; and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His app... Read More
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An All-Sufficient Savior
An All-sufficient Savior By James Smith, 1859 A poor Christian had been brought to the gates of death by disease of the heart—but, contrary to all expectation, he rallied, and was once more able to attend to his secular duties, and enjoy his Christian privileges. Just at this time his wife was seize... 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.