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The Sacrifice of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed!" 1 Peter 2:24 These words are full of joyful interest to the people of God. They contain the sublimest doct... Read More

The Will of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "Father, I will those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." John 17:24 "Never a man spoke like this man!" And never a man prayed like this man! W... Read More

The Journey of God's Ransomed People to Heaven William Nicholson, 1862 "No lion will be there, nor will any ferocious beast get up on it; they will not be found there. But only the redeemed will walk there, and the ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy ... Read More

Heavenly Rest! William Nicholson, 1862 "For you have not yet come to the rest and to the inheritance which the Lord your God gives you." Deuteronomy 12:9 Some knowledge of Heaven is necessary. Without this, we could have . . . no desire after it, no sympathy with it, no preparation for it. But our a... 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

Preparation for Heaven William Nicholson, 1862 "While they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut!" Matthew 25:10 [N.B. "At a marriage, the procession of which I saw some years ago," says Mr.... Read More

The Invitation of Moses to Hobab William Nicholson, 1862 "One day Moses said to his brother-in-law, Hobab : We are journeying to the place of which the LORD said, 'I will give it to you.' Come with us, and we will do you good; for the LORD has promised good things to Israel." Numbers 10:29 The tende... Read More

Salvation with Eternal Glory! William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory!" 2 Timothy 2:10 Salvation by grace is the most valuable blessing that can be enjoyed by man. It was so rega... Read More

Sinners Admonished to Return to God William Nicholson, 1862 "Return now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and do not go after other gods to serve them — and you shall dwell In the land which I have given to you and to your fathers." Jeremiah 35:15 God does not desire the death of a... Read More

The Rest of Christ Arthur Pink "Come unto Me all you that labor and are heavy laden—and I will give you rest !" Matthew 11:28 In his most excellent sermons on these words and the verses which follow, John Newton pointed out that the dispensation of the Gospel may be compared to the cities of refuge ... Read More