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"But all Things are naked and open unto the Eyes of Him with whom we have to do." [Hebrews 4:13] WE are met this day to humble our souls, and to bring our censer, as once Aaron did, and step in, that the wrath of the great God may be appeased. And was there ever more need to lie in sackcloth, than w... Read More

Man's Natural Blindness in Things of Religion Jonathan Edwards 1739/1740 Three sermons "Understand, you brutish among the people: and you fools, when will you be wise? He who planted the ear, shall he not hear? he who formed the eye, shall he not see? He who chastises the heathen, shall not he corre... Read More

THE PRECEPTS OF JESUS A guide through life — to immortality! By John MacDuff, 1858 "Remember the words I spoke to you." John 15:20 "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!" Mark 9:7 "O be my Counselor, My Pattern and my Guide; And through this desert land, Still keep me near Your side. O let my ... Read More

Walking Wisely in Times of Temptation Matthew Mead, 1660 PREFACE To the Congregation at Stepney, who were the hearers of this sermon—may all covenant mercies be multiplied to you through our Lord Jesus Christ. The greatest thing I will wish to those that succeed me will be that they may be as true t... Read More

Christ My Friend! William Nicholson, 1862 "Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!" Song of Songs 5:16 It is the very essence of true religion, to feel that God is ours. To have him for our portion, yields the highest comfort, and invests with the greatest wealth in ... Read More

Zion's Blessings Preached on July 16th, 1843, at Zoar Chapel, London, by J. C. Philpot "I will abundantly bless her provision —I will satisfy her poor with bread . I will also clothe her priests with salvation—and her saints shall shout aloud for joy." Psalm 132:15, 16 The most inattentive reader of... Read More

Wisdom for the Wise Arthur Pink March, 1944 "He gives wisdom to the wise —and knowledge to the discerning." Daniel 2:21 These words may seem almost puzzling to some—if already wise, why should wisdom be given to such? Others may be discouraged, "if wisdom be given only to the wise—then I am cut off,... Read More

Spiritual Nurses Arthur Pink, 1939 "But we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children." 1 Thess. 2:7 What a delightful figure did the Apostle here employ, and how blessedly it depicts the duties of the minister's office in connection with one section of those who are commit... Read More

DIVINE GUIDANCE Arthur W. Pink, 1935 There is a need to amplify the positive aspect of divine guidance. There are few subjects which bear on the practical side of the Christian life, and that believers are more exercised about, than that they may be "led by the Lord" in all their ways. Yet when some... Read More

The Believer's Paradox Arthur Pink, 1937 "Lord, I do believe! Help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24). This was the honest confession of one whose faith had been put to a most severe test. It issued from a man who had a son possessed by a demon, which grievously tormented him, "Whenever it seizes him, it thr... Read More