Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
You Came Down
You Came Down James Smith, 1860 The presence of the Lord is the joy of his people, and the glory of his Church. This presence is promised , is to be pleaded for, and will be enjoyed . His sustaining presence is always realized — but something more than this is desirable, and the Lord is prepared to ... Read More
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Job'S Experience
Job's Experience James Smith However mysterious the dispensations of divine providence — they are all in mercy; and by them often the Lord answers the prayers of his people. The dealings of God with his servant Job were very trying , and long continued — but they ended in special mercy. It is probab... Read More
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Hating Christ
Hating Christ James Smith Love and hatred are two opposite passions in the human soul. Love is for the beautiful and good, hatred for the deformed and evil. If we had never sinned, we would only love the excellent and holy; and we would only hate the loathsome and sinful. But in consequence of sin, ... Read More
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Obstinacy And Folly
Obstinacy and Folly by James Smith, 1858 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! " Luke 13:34 Mas is a strange creature! He is in d... Read More
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The Godly Man'S Prayer
The Godly Man's Prayer James Smith, 1855 "Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him." "For this shall every one that is godly pray unto you in a time when you may be found: surely in the floods of great waters,... Read More
James Smith
A Loss Deprecated
A Loss Deprecated James Smith, 1859 Every believer possesses the Holy Spirit, must possess the Spirit; for he is the author of faith, and there is no believing unto salvation without him. He is the worker of all inward religion, working in the Lord's people, to will and to do of his good pleasure. B... Read More
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A Word to Servants
A Word to Servants James Smith, 1865 (Editor's note: this article was written when many employed "servants" in their homes. Though we do not have servants today — this article applies to all Christian employees .) We always consider good servants, very honorable characters. They are a comfort to the... Read More
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The Substitute Delivered For The Guilty
The Substitute Delivered for the Guilty James Smith, 1860 "He was delivered over to death for our sins" Romans 4:25 Christ crucified is the essence and glory of the gospel. It is . . . the center in which all the lines of truth meet, the source from which peace and salvation flow, the firm and well-... Read More
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The Comfortless Christian
The Comfortless Christian James Smith, 1860 "When will You comfort me?" Psalm 119:82 No prayers are like inspired prayers. No appeals to God are like those found in his own word. God's word not only opens his heart to you — but it opens ours to him also. It not only tells us what is in the mind of G... Read More
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Grace Be With You
Grace Be With You! by James Smith, 1860 The last words of a venerable friend, or endeared relative, are always remembered and prized. More especially so, if remarkable for wisdom, usefulness, and moral excellence. Dying sayings, are often precious sayings, profitable sayings. How do we prize the las... Read More
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The Deceitfulness Of Sin!
The Deceitfulness of Sin! James Smith, 1859 A death-bed is a great revealer. Some time ago, I was called to visit a lovely young woman on her death-bed. She had regularly attended the means of grace, often felt impressed under the Scriptures — but never came to saving faith. She was suddenly seized ... Read More
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The Design Of The Gospel
The Design of the Gospel by James Smith God's word is one of our greatest blessings, as it intended not only to inform the mind — but by leading us to Jesus — to give us peace, comfort, and everlasting life. It is the only essential book, others are useful , some of them are very precious — but this... Read More
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The Willful Sin!
The Willful Sin! James Smith, 1864 A reply to several questions on Hebrews 10:26, 27: "If we deliberately sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth — no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of Go... Read More
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For Whom Did Christ Die?
For whom did Christ die? James Smith, 1864 "That he by the grace of God, should taste death for every man." Hebrews 2:9 That the Lord Jesus Christ came to save his people from their sins, to redeem them from all iniquity, and to present them faultless before the presence of his glory — is an acknowl... Read More
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Forty Years Hence
Forty Years Hence James Smith, 1859 "Well, Thomas I have just been thinking where I shall be forty years hence." "Yes, Edward, and so you may think — but it is impossible for you even to guess, in days like these. Our forefathers were pretty stationary — but we are not likely so be so. We live long,... Read More
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Are You Sure You Are Right?
Are You Sure You Are Right? James Smith, 1859 The other day, as a lad was leaving a shop, the shopkeeper called after him, "Are you sure you are right?" I know not what the subject was, to which the man referred — but the inquiry has suggested some very serious thoughts to my mind. Ah, it is of grea... Read More
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I Won'T Be Forced!
I Won't Be Forced! James Smith, 1859 "Well, John, were you hearing the gospel yesterday?" "No, I work hard all the week, and I like to enjoy myself a bit on Sundays." "Enjoy yourself; but do you think there is no enjoyment in religion?" "I don't know, I never found any, and I have no mind to try. I ... Read More
James Smith
I Won'T Be Persuaded!
I Won't Be Persuaded! James Smith, 1859 "Good morning, Charles , I have come to ask a favor of you; will you go to chapel with me today?" "Go to chapel with you! Why should I go to to chapel with you? Or why do you wish me to do so?" "Because I feel a concern for the salvation of your soul. I wish t... Read More
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The Happy Loss
The Happy Loss James Smith, 1859 An Irish woman, a bigoted Roman Catholic, living in Kensington, obstinately refused to receive the visits of the City Missionary, or pay the least attention to anyone on religious matters — but her priest. In this state she continued for a long time — but at length t... Read More
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Good Advice!
Good Advice! James Smith, 1859 Two friends were talking the other day, when one of them quoted a proverb, which I think may be turned to good account; he said, "Never put off until tomorrow — what can be done today." This is good advice, whether we apply it to things temporal — or to things spiritua... 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.