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Jordan and Canaan Typical of Death and Heaven by William Nicholson, 1862 "For you shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God gives you; and you shall possess it, and dwell therein." Deuteronomy 11:31 The design of this chapter is to stimulate the Israelites to obedie... Read More

Trust in God by William Nicholson, 1862 "When I am afraid, I will trust in you." Psalm 56:3 It is very desirable to be valiant in the Christian course. There is enough in God and in his promises of grace to make us so. Fear is frequently the result of unwatchfulness, negligence, or spiritual declens... Read More

Precious Faith! William Nicholson, 1862 "Precious faith!" 2 Peter 1:1 Worldly men dote upon riches and prestige, and power, and pleasures, and possessions — but however highly they may be prized, the Christian possesses something infinitely more valuable. He has "precious faith" in Christ, which sec... Read More

The Character and Privileges of the Righteous William Nicholson, 1862 "But let all those that put their trust in you rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because you defend them; let them also who love your name, be joyful in you." Psalm 5:11. "But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them e... Read More

Christ, Mighty to Save! William Nicholson, 1862 "Mighty to save!" Isaiah 63:1 This chapter is generally supposed to refer to Christ's triumphs on the cross for all his people. It commences with a most interesting truth — the might or power of Christ to save. No object on earth can vie in importance ... Read More

Trust in God, Productive of Happiness by William Nicholson, 1862 "Whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he." Proverbs 16:20 "Godliness is profitable for all things." The most intelligent have given their verdict in favor of religion. And though some may see it through a false medium, or be so enchant... Read More

Love in its Priceless Value and Unquenchable Strength Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on August 31, 1862, by J. C. Philpot "Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm– for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave– the coals thereof are coals of fire, which ha... Read More

Faith's Standing-Ground Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London, on June 8, 1862, by J. C. Philpot "What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all thing... Read More

Heirs of God! J.C. Ryle, 1878 "As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are... Read More

Our Comforter By James Smith THE COMFORTER—A DIVINE PERSON "Then Peter said: Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit . . . You have not lied to men—but to God." Acts 5:3-4 Everything that characterizes a person is ascribed to the Holy Spirit in th... Read More