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Scarcely Saved! Francis Bourdillon , 1873 The Bible states that "the righteous are scarcely saved" (1 Peter 4:18). Now how can this be? Is not such a man sure to be saved? Is not salvation promised to him? Is there any doubt about it? None whatever. "The righteous" here means—not one who is righteou... Read More

Suffering for Christ Francis Bourdillon, 1864 1 Peter 4:12-19. "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may a... Read More

Thoughts on the Christian Life; or, Leaves from Letters Hetty Bowman, 1872 INTRODUCTORY NOTE Under the touching circumstances of the early and lamented death of her who wrote this volume, I cannot refuse a request made to me, that I should write a few prefatory lines. The name of "Hetty Bowman" is n... Read More

Peace Versus War! Archibald G. Brown, July 17th, 1870, Stepney Green Tabernacle [Editor's note: Brown is referring to the French-German War, July 19, 1870 - May 10, 1871] "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you His peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all." 2 Thessalon... Read More

Christ Precious to All True Believers By Samuel Davies "Unto you therefore who believe, He is precious!" 1 Peter 2:7 Yes! blessed be God; though a great part of the creation sees nothing desirable in Jesus Christ; though fallen spirits, both upon earth and in hell, neglect him or profess themselves ... Read More

The Sufferings of Christ, and Their Consequent Joys and Blessings by Samuel Davies, July 11, 1756 "Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he has put him to grief. When you shall make his soul an offering for sin—he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall pro... Read More

CHRIST ALTOGETHER LOVELY by John Flavel " Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend." Song of Songs 5:16 I. Christ is to be loved At the ninth verse of this chapter, you have a question put forth by the daughters of Jerusalem, "What is your beloved more than another bel... 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

Treasures from J.R. Miller 1840 — 1912 (choice excerpts) "If any 19th century American Christian writer warrants reprinting, it is J. R. Miller! His writing style is delightfully smooth, his insights are spiritual diamonds on every page, and his pastoral applications are delivered with the skill of ... Read More

The Gospel Feast! William Nicholson, 1862 "When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, 'Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God!' Jesus replied: A certain man was preparing a great feast and invited many guests. At the time of the feast he sent hi... Read More