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Many Shall Come J. C. Ryle "Many shall come from the east and west—and shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 8:11 The words of Scripture which head this page were spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ. You may take them either as a prophecy or as a promise. In ei... Read More

Ignorance of the Future James Smith, 1856 "Not knowing what will happen to me." Acts 20:22 "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth!" Proverbs 27:1 Though the apostle was inspired by the Holy Spirit, there were some things which he could not do, and some things wh... Read More

Light for a Dark Hour James Smith, 1859 Man is born to trouble—when he is born into the world of nature ; and he is also born to trouble—when he is born into the world of grace . Every man has his trouble—but a Christian man has a double share. " Many are the afflictions of the righteous," but bless... Read More

Looking for Jesus James Smith, 1842 "We look for the Savior — the Lord Jesus Christ." Philippians 3:20 The first Christians kept the second coming of Christ continually in view; they constantly expected it, and are spoken of as " Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great... Read More

No Tears in Heaven No. 643. Delivered on Sunday Morning, August 6th, 1865, By C.H. Spurgeon, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." Revelation 7:17 It is an evil thing to be always mourning, sighing, and complaining concerning the present . How... Read More

The Rainbow; Or, Covenant Promises Seen Through Tears William Bacon Stevens "I set my rainbow in the cloud." Genesis 9:13 "And there was a rainbow round about the Throne." Revelation 4:3 We have joined together the two extremes of Holy Writ — yoked in one text, passages from Genesis and from Revelat... Read More

Body of Practical Divinity By Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS Mirror and fountain The Scripture is a mirror to show us our sins; Christ's blood is a fountain to wash them away. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A lamp for my feet "Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth!" Psalm 86:11 Let us lead... Read More

The Beatitudes Thomas Watson, 1660 CHOICE EXCERPTS God has two fires "I have refined you in the furnace of affliction ." Isaiah 48:10 "Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the Devil and his demons! And they will go away into eternal punishment! " Mt. 25:41, 46 God has t... Read More

The Death of the Righteous By Thomas Watson "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!" Philippians 1:21 Paul was a great admirer of Christ. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. 1 Cor 2:2. There is no medicine like the blood of Christ! I. "For to me, to live is Christ." T... Read More

THE GOSPEL IN A MAP A view of the exceedingly great and precious Promises by Joseph Alleine O all you inhabitants of the world dwelling on the earth, come; see and hear; gather yourselves together unto the proclamation of the Great King. Hear, you who are afar off and you who are near! He who has an... Read More