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"By the Still Waters" A meditation on Psalm 23 J. R. Miller It is worthy of our thought—how much poorer the world would be if the little Twenty-third Psalm had never been written. Think what a ministry this psalm has had these three thousand years, as it has gone up and down the world, singing itsel... Read More

Our Faithful Friend and Companion George Mylne, 1862 What is friendship without companionship? The chief benefit of a friend is that he is our companion too. What a delicate thing is companionship, in the full meaning of the word — the companionship of heart and mind! It is not to be bought with gol... Read More

Gratitude for Spiritual Deliverance William Nicholson, 1862 "In that day you will say: I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and ... Read More

The Loving-kindness of God, Better than Life William Nicholson, 1862 "Because your loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you!" Psalm 63:3 What a base opinion some men form of spiritual enjoyment! That which is delightful and enrapturing to the Christian — is dull and gloomy to th... Read More

The Advantage of Seeking the Lord William Nicholson, 1862 "The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing! " Psalm 34:10 This Psalm might be properly styled , The godly man's song of triumph. It is full of gracious truths calculated to cheer and stimulate to forti... Read More

Precious Faith! William Nicholson, 1862 "Precious faith!" 2 Peter 1:1 Worldly men dote upon riches and prestige, and power, and pleasures, and possessions — but however highly they may be prized, the Christian possesses something infinitely more valuable. He has "precious faith" in Christ, which sec... Read More

The Death of the Righteous! William Nicholson, 1862 "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!" Numbers 23:10 These words were uttered by Balaam , who was hired by the King of Moab to curse the children of Israel; but this God prevented. The death of a righteous person ... Read More

Neglect of God in Seasons of Need William Nicholson, 1862 "But no one says: Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night? " Job 35:10 This is the language of Elihu, by which he shows the miserable state of the wicked, who, when troubles come upon them, have nothing to support them. When they ... Read More

Prayer for the Divine Presence and Influence William Nicholson, 1862 "May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He not leave us nor forsake us, that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, ... Read More

Burden Bearing by Arthur Pink February, 1945 "Cast your burden upon the Lord—and He shall sustain you." Psalm 55:22 What a remarkable statement is that! Probably our very familiarity with it, has prevented any sense of wonderment over it. Try to conceive what would be its first effect upon a convert... Read More