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Direction Seventh. The Several Pieces of the Whole Armour of God. Third Piece--The Christian's Spiritual Shoe. 'And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace' (Eph. 6:15). This verse presents us with the third piece of armour in the Christian's panoply--A Spiritual Shoe, fitted to h... Read More

from 'Memorials' Vol. 2, Part Second, CRITICAL. 1876-7. Preface. Piety in the reading of Scripture is precious, and I thank God that there are many (whose mother tongue is English) who study the English Psalter. Still to piety must be added divine intelligence, or we shall come short of blessing; fo... Read More

MY BELOVED FRIENDS, let us notice, in the first place, the history of this remarkable promise: 'I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.' These words have been a staff in the hand of believers throughout all ages; and they will be so to you, if you lean upon them. First of all, let us trace the hi... Read More

BEHOLD THE BRIDEGROOM COMETH! By Stan Thomson For centuries, the Church slept unawares of the coming of Christ for His bride. 150 years ago, the Spirit of God raised up men to recover this precious truth. The midnight cry went forth: "Behold the Bridegroom cometh!" (Matt. 25:1 - 7). What was the eff... Read More

Christians, a Blessing by William Nicholson, 1862 "I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing." Genesis 12:2. This promise intimated that to the last ages, important blessings would, for Abram's sake, be given to his posterity. He would be rendered an instrument of great... Read More

Trying the Spirits Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London, on June 18, 1865, by J. C. Philpot "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God." 1 John 4:1 Has it never struck you as a remarkable circumstance that in what are called primitive times, no, in the very da... Read More

The Application of Scriptures A Biblical Refutation of Dispensationalism Arthur Pink, 1934 Contents: 1. The Proper Application of Scripture 2. All Scripture Is Meant for Us 3. The Unity of the Scriptures 4. The Promises of God's Word 5. The Use of God's Word Article 1. The Proper APPLICATION of Scri... Read More

SARAH; Or, The Power of Faith James Smith, 1856 "It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She considered him faithful who had made the promise." Hebrews 11:11 Faith in God is of the greatest importance; for without it we cannot please God — and... Read More

Effectual Calling, Illustrated by the Call of Abram Charles Spurgeon Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington 11/29/1868 "They went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came." Genesis 12:5 IF you desire to know the character or a child, YOU will probably learn much about i... Read More