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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

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

Come Boldly to the Throne James Smith Right views of God in prayer are of great importance; they involve God's glory--and our soul's good. That we may have right and encouraging views--he has revealed himself in Jesus, and wishes us to look at Jesus as his representative. And to encourage us to appr... Read More

The Throne of Grace James Smith, 1842 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace — that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16 The throne of judgment sometimes appears truly formidable and dreadful — but the sick sinner is not cited to the bar of justi... 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

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 Great High Priest James Smith, 1860 "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempt... Read More

The Throne of Grace Charles Spurgeon Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington 11/19/1871 "The throne of grace."—Hebrews 4:16 THESE words are found embedded in that gracious verse, "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need"; the... Read More

The Compassionate High Priest by William Bacon Stevens "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one w... Read More