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Direction Twelfth. The Duty of every Christian in complete Armour to aid by Prayer the Public Ministers of Christ. 'And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds' (Eph. 6:19, 20). The a... Read More

The Gospel There is a connection between the Gospel, and the Epistles, and the Apocalypse -- books which God has given to us by means of His servant John -- which is of no little interest in these latter days. It is one and the same truth which is ever prominent in each of these three books; and the... Read More

Self or Christ; Which Is It? By Horatius Bonar, 1867 "For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Christ died and came to life for this: that He might rule o... Read More

Come to Jesus! Newman Hall, 1816-1902 Listen, dear fellow-sinner. How kind, how wonderful an invitation is this! God speaks, and speaks to you. The Father says, "Come!" The Son says, "Come!" The Holy Spirit says, "Come!" The blessed angels echo the cry, "Come!" Many poor sinners who have accepted th... Read More

The Little Flock Graciously Cautioned and Cheered by William Nicholson, 1862 "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom!" Luke 12:32 We often distress ourselves with needless anxiety . The design of Christ in the context, is to induce his disciples to repo... Read More

The Gospel Feast! William Nicholson, 1862 "When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, 'Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God!' Jesus replied: A certain man was preparing a great feast and invited many guests. At the time of the feast he sent hi... Read More

Christ, the Life of His People William Nicholson, 1862 "Christ who is our life!" Colossians 3:4 It is very important to recognize and understand the cause of our enjoyments. It is so in temporal matters, and it must especially be so in our spiritual affairs. Christ is the source of our spiritual hap... Read More

Giving Place to the Devil Arthur Pink, 1932 "Neither give place to the devil." Eph 4:27 The verse just quoted sets before us an exhortation which every Christian needs to take seriously to heart. Many believers give place to the devil unconsciously, because they are ignorant of his devices. But this... Read More

ALIVE OR DEAD? by J. C. Ryle "And He has made you alive , who were once dead in trespasses and sins." Ephesians 2:1 The question which forms the title of this paper deserves a thousand thoughts. I invite every reader of this volume to look at it carefully, and ponder it well. Search your own heart, ... Read More

To Whom? J. C. Ryle, 1880 "Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life!" John 6:68. The chapter containing the text which heads this page, is singularly rich in matter. It begins, we must remember, with that well-known miracle, the feeding of five tho... Read More