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Gracious Teaching James Smith, 1855 "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!" John 16:33 The lot of the Lord's people in this world is to be tried, afflicted, and sorrowful. If we belong to the chosen family — we must suffer persecution, temptation, and tribulation. The path to Heaven i... Read More

A Source of Comfort James Smith "The Lord will give grace." Psalm 84:11 No one knows what lies ahead of him, nor is it possible for human foresight to provide against the evils which may arise; but this is the Christian's comfort — his God knows and has provided for all, and will give him grace acco... Read More

An Address to a Newly Formed Church of Christ James Smith, 1865 Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ, as you have covenanted to walk together as a Christian Church, in obedience to his commands — allow the word of exhortation . You profess to be Christians, and if you are so indeed — you possess "the Sp... Read More

Be Thankful James Smith, 1860 "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful , and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." Hebrews 12:28 Who has greater reason to be thankful than I have! Where can I look, and not see reason to praise the Lord. But ... Read More

Ask and Receive James Smith, 1842 "Ask, and you shall receive!" John 16:24 The Lord has provided and stored up in Christ, all blessings for His people, and has made it both their duty and privilege, to seek those blessings from Him by prayer. He has given them every encouragement . . . to pray ferve... Read More

A Plea for the Godly by Thomas Watson "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor." Proverbs 12:26 Solomon was a man of renown. He was the world's wonder; he discoursed on trees from the cedar-tree in Lebanon, to the hyssop which springs out of the wall. The Proverbs are profound and holy aph... Read More

Future Punishment Eternal Robert Murray M'Cheyne, 1842 It is very interesting to notice who they are in the Bible that speak about Hell. Now, some think that speaking about Hell is not preaching the gospel; and others think that simple men have no right to speak of it. Now, to those who think it is ... Read More