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Having spoken of the general notion of blessedness, I come next to consider the subjects of this blessedness, and these our Saviour has deciphered to be the poor in spirit, the mourners, etc. But before I touch upon these, I shall attempt a little preface or paraphrase upon this sermon of the beatit... Read More

Contentment! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Philippians 4:10-20. "I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever th... Read More

The Four "Alls" George Everard, 1882 "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from ALL sin!" 1 John 1:7 "My God shall supply ALL your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:1... Read More

CHOICE EXCERPTS from John Flavel's "The Method of Grace" You have all your hearts can wish! "My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 O say with a melting heart—I have a full Christ, and He is filled for me! I have . . . His pure and perfe... Read More

The Excellency of Heavenly Treasures! Ezekiel Hopkins, 1633-1690 Matthew 6:19-23 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven , where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves ... Read More

A NEW YEARS SOLEMN WARNING by John Angell James This is what the Lord says: "I am going to remove you from the face of the earth. You will die this year! " Jeremiah 28:16 Standing as you now do upon the threshold of another year, and looking with something of curiosity and suspense, if not with anxi... Read More

The Love of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "May have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ , and to know this love that surpasses knowledge!" Ephesians 3:18-19 The love of Christ is the most interesting subject that can be presented ... Read More

The Household of God William Nicholson, 1862 "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens — but fellow citizens with God's people and members of the household of God ." Ephesians 2:19 The transformations of grace are wonderful! A lost and rebellious sinner, a captive of Satan, an heir of w... Read More

A Supply for Every Need Joseph Philpot, preached at Eden Street Chapel, Hampstead Road, London, on Wednesday Evening, August 16, 1843 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." –Phil. 4:19 With what confidence the Apostle speaks here! There is not in hi... Read More

The Thorn in the Flesh, or Strength Made Perfect in Weakness Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on March 17, 1861, by J. C. Philpot And he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for you– for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,... Read More