The Secret of Gladness J.R. Miller, 1899 "But let all who take refuge in You be glad ; let them ever sing for joy!" Psalm 5:11 "I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:2 "I will be glad and rejoice in Your love" Psalm 31:7 " Rejoice in the LORD and b... Read More
Fear Not! George Mylne, 1854 "I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you: 'Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I Myself will help you! ' declares the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel!" Isaiah 41:13-14 What is m... Read More
Jordan and Canaan Typical of Death and Heaven by William Nicholson, 1862 "For you shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God gives you; and you shall possess it, and dwell therein." Deuteronomy 11:31 The design of this chapter is to stimulate the Israelites to obedie... Read More
HEAVEN! William Nicholson, 1855 BELOVED of the Lord, listen! The melodious voice of your Redeemer breaks on your ear! Sweeter to you is its sound, than the music of the sphere, and dearer to you its import, than the gold of Peru! Listen!—it is the legacy of Heaven, "Fear not, little flock, it is you... Read More
Death, the Believer's Gain! William Nicholson, 1862 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!" Philippians 1:21 Though the Christian may sometimes be influenced by the glittering things of earth — yet nothing appears so valuable to his mind, as religion and its ultimate consequences. The ble... Read More
Rejoicing in God's Salvation by William Nicholson, 1862 "I will rejoice in your salvation!" Psalm 9:14 The minds of the wicked find joy from the most trivial causes — causes which the Spirit of God has taught the Christian to estimate as mere "vanity and vexation of spirit." To the enlightened mind,... Read More
The Rest of the Soul! by William Nicholson, 1862 "Return unto your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you." Psalm 116:7 God is the only foundation of true happiness; therefore it is the wisdom and privilege of man to look to him for substantial and never-ending bliss. If he app... Read More
Service to Christ, and its Reward William Nicholson, 1862 "If any man serves me — him will my Father honor." John 12:26 The followers of the Redeemer are ever to be distinguished by love to his name, and sincere and active exertions to promote his glory. A mere profession of his cause will avail not... Read More
Communion with God! William Nicholson, 1862 "But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God!" Psalm 73:28 Prayer is a duty and privilege of great importance, and of absolute necessity. Before we enter Heaven, we must pray. All who have entered that bright world above, have loved prayer. We can... Read More
Life Given for a Prey A sermon by J. C. Philpot preached on August 22nd 1841, at Salem Strict Baptist Chapel, Portsmouth. Jeremiah 45:1-5. The prophet Jeremiah gave a message to Baruch son of Neriah in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, after Baruch had written down everything ... Read More
The Secret Of Gladness
Fear Not!
Jordan And Canaan Typical
HEAVEN!
Death, The Believer'S Gain!
Rejoicing In God'S Salvation
The Rest Of The Soul
Service To Christ, And Its Reward!
Communion With God!
Life Given For A Prey