Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Parting Promise
The Parting Promise James Smith, 1859 The first-born was about to leave home. The morning fixed upon had arrived. The family one after another had said, "Farewell." The father accompanied his son a short distance, and then with a full heart said, "John, farewell, cleave to Christ, walk with God, ado... Read More
James Smith
Preaching Christ
Preaching Christ, a Cause of Joy James Smith, 1860 The best things are sometimes done from a bad motive. Yet, in the sight of God, everything is — as the motive is. To preach the gospel is a good thing — but no one should preach the gospel except from love to the Lord Jesus, and a desire to do good ... Read More
James Smith
A Happy State To Be In
A Happy State to Be In James Smith, 1860 "A few days ago," writes a godly man, "I said to a sick friend: 'It is likely that your affliction will terminate in death.' She replied, 'Well, it does not matter to me. If I die — then I shall dwell with my God; and if I live longer — then he will dwell wit... Read More
James Smith
Who Is A Christian?
Who Is a Christian? James Smith One who really believes the gospel. Who so believes it as to be influenced by it. Whose faith is an inward persuasion to its truth, a consciousness of its divinity. Who believing he is a sinner, as God has testified-- feels that he is a sinner, lost, ruined, and undon... Read More
James Smith
Citizenship In Heaven
Citizenship in Heaven James Smith, 1860 "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ!" Philippians 3:20 Some words in the course of years change their meanings, and are used in a very different sense to what they formerly were. This is the case w... Read More
James Smith
The Surety
The Surety James Smith, 1856 "Be Surety for Your servant for good." Psalm 119:122. The doctrine of suretyship is very ancient. Reuben offered to be surety for Benjamin — but his father could not trust him. At length, when Judah came forward, his bond was accepted, and Benjamin was allowed to go. Pau... Read More
James Smith
You Will Revive Me
You Will Revive Me James Smith, 1842 "Though I walk in the midst of trouble — You will revive me!" Psalm 138:7 The Christian's path is often lined with tribulation. He walks surrounded by troubles; and whichever way he looks, there is something to grieve him. He grieves over the sins of His own hear... Read More
James Smith
I Want To Know All About Jesus
I Want to Know All about Jesus James Smith, 1860 When the Holy Spirit quickens and enlightens the soul, giving it to see and feel its state and condition, and then reveals to it something of the grace and suitability of Jesus — for a time it is wholly taken up with Christ; its desires are insatiable... Read More
James Smith
Do You Belong To Jesus?
Do You Belong to Jesus? James Smith The Lord Jesus has a people peculiarly his own. He claims them. They are his, for his Father gave them to him. They are his, for he bought them with his own blood. They are his, for he called them by his own Spirit. They are his, and he visits them, cares for them... Read More
James Smith
The Ground Of Pardon
The Ground of Pardon James Smith, 1861 The Lord's people should be kind to each other, tender-hearted, and ever ready to forgive injuries and insults. They should put far away from them — all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, and all malice; taking the Lord Jesus for t... Read More
James Smith
Silver And Gold
Silver and Gold James Smith, 1864 We are in the habit of looking at all spiritual blessings as in the hands of Christ, and entirely at his disposal, to be received from him, and used by us to his glory. It appears to me that we are not sufficiently impressed with the fact, that temporal things are e... Read More
James Smith
When Am I To Obtain The Salvation Of My Soul?
When Am I to Obtain the Salvation of My Soul? James Smith What a mercy it is for a sinner to be spared until now—when God might have justly cut him down, and consigned him to eternal torments. But why has God spared me? Surely he has some kind and gracious design in it. Is it not to prove that he ha... Read More
James Smith
He Is Lord Of All
He Is Lord of All James Smith, 1859 Peter was now engaged in opening the door of faith to the Gentiles. He was preaching Christ to Cornelius and his friends. He testifies, that the middle wall of partition, which separated the Jew from the Gentile, was now broken down, and that God was no respecter ... Read More
James Smith
No Light Thing!
No Light Thing! James Smith, 1859 A young lad, in the lower ranks of life, was on his sick and dying bed, disease had wasted his frame — but the power of religion had supported his soul. He found Jesus, and the knowledge of salvation sweet. No doubts harassed his mind. No fears agitated his spirit. ... Read More
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Groping In The Dark
Groping in the Dark James Smith, 1859 It is very unpleasant to be in the dark , especially if you are in a strange place. This was my lot a few nights ago. I knew what I wanted, and I knew where I wanted to get to — but it was so dark I could not find the right road. I groped and fumbled about. For ... Read More
James Smith
This Your Day!
This Your Day! by James Smith, 1860 When the work of Christ on earth was nearly finished, as he was riding toward Jerusalem, just as he was descending the mount of Olives — the whole city burst on his view. He foresaw all the sufferings of its hardened inhabitants — and he wept bitterly. As the tear... Read More
James Smith
Past And Present
Past and Present by James Smith, 1860 The Scriptures often direct us, to look back to the rock whence we were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence we were dug. This is to . . . produce humility, awaken gratitude, inspire us with confidence, and call forth sympathy for others, who are still in the... Read More
James Smith
The Grave Visited
The Grave Visited James Smith, 1859 It was said of Mary the sister of Lazarus, "She has gone to the grave to weep there." And I have just been to the village graveyard, to stand by the newly opened grave of one of the lambs of my flock. He had been an interesting child, a scholar in our Sunday Schoo... Read More
James Smith
Why Was I Born?
Why Was I Born? James Smith, 1865 This is a simple question, and yet, perhaps, some have never proposed it to themselves; or, if they have, they have not sought for a satisfactory answer. We cannot think that we were born merely to eat, drink, work, laugh, suffer pain, and die. God created us for a ... Read More
James Smith
A Minister To His Congregation
A Minister to His Congregation James Smith My Dear Friends, As you have placed yourselves under my ministry, I feel intense concern for your spiritual welfare, both as individuals and as a body. Allow me, therefore, with all affection to address a few lines to you. We are united together for a parti... 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.