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'Whatsoever ye shalt ask in My name, that will I do.' John 14:13 Am I fulfilling this ministry of the interior? There is no snare or any danger of infatuation or pride in intercession, it is a hidden ministry that brings forth fruit whereby the Father is glorified. Am I allowing my spiritual life to... Read More

Thomas Watson, The Lord's Prayer First published as part of A Body of Practical Divinity, 1692 The Preface to the Lord's Prayer 'Our Father which art in Heaven ' Having gone over the chief grounds and fundamentals of religion, and enlarged upon the decalogue, or ten commandments, I shall speak now u... Read More

A Life-long Promise George Everard, 1885 "If you then being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children — how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" Luke 11:13 More than twenty-five years ago, I had a few words with an old veteran in the army of Chri... Read More

Stones in the Way George Everard, 1874 We imagine a highway to the Heavenly City, with travelers are here and there passing along — but there are many difficulties and hindrances. Some carry heavy burdens, and do not always see the Friend who would carry them for them. Some are tired and weary by th... 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 WORDS OF JESUS By John MacDuff, 1858 "Remember the words of the Lord Jesus , how He said," — Acts 20:35 THE GRACIOUS INVITATION "Remember the words of the Lord Jesus , how He said," "Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 Gracious "word" o... Read More

Communion with God! William Nicholson, 1862 "But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God!" Psalm 73:28 Prayer is a duty and privilege of great importance, and of absolute necessity. Before we enter Heaven, we must pray. All who have entered that bright world above, have loved prayer. We can... Read More

The Happy People! William Nicholson, 1862 "Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. Your enemies will cower before you, and you will trample down their high places!" Deuteronomy 33:29 The lips of the dying often utter... Read More

Deliverance in the Day of Trouble by William Nicholson, 1862 "Call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." Psalm 50:15 Much of the present life is spent in personal suffering, or in relative affliction and distress. But in times of trouble, God has provided stro... Read More

PRAYER William Nicholson, 1862 "He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him. He shall see His face with joy, for He restores to man His righteousness." Job 33:26 Prayer is an important duty, and absolutely necessary . There can be no saving religion without prayer. It distinguishes a Christian ... Read More