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Neglect of God in Seasons of Need William Nicholson, 1862 "But no one says: Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night? " Job 35:10 This is the language of Elihu, by which he shows the miserable state of the wicked, who, when troubles come upon them, have nothing to support them. When they ... Read More

Christian Steadfastness William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord!" 1 Corinthians 15:58 The design of the Apostle is to establish the doctrine of the resurrection. His... 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

Winter Before Harvest, or The Soul's Growth in Grace By Joseph Philpot, 1837 "For before the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches. They shall be left together unto ... Read More

The Trial by Fire of Every Man's Work Preached on July 31, 1853, at Eden Street Chapel, by J. C. Philpot "Now if any man builds upon this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; every man's work shall be made manifest – for the day shall declare it, because it shall be re... Read More

An Anxious Inquiry and a Gracious Response Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on January 20, 1861, by J. C. Philpot Bride– "Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, where you feed, where you make your flock to rest at noon– for why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of your companio... Read More

The Believer's Paradox Arthur Pink, 1937 "Lord, I do believe! Help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24). This was the honest confession of one whose faith had been put to a most severe test. It issued from a man who had a son possessed by a demon, which grievously tormented him, "Whenever it seizes him, it thr... Read More

The Christian Outlook Arthur Pink March, 1946 The outlook of the natural man is bounded by the things of time and sense. Necessarily so. Being alienated from God and devoid of spiritual life, his interests are narrowed to this earthly sphere, and where his treasure is—there will his heart be also. T... Read More

THE CHRISTIAN'S ARMOR Ephesians 6:10-18 Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) In the passage which is to be before us the Apostle gathers up the whole previous subject of the Epistle into an urgent reminder of the solemn conditions under which the Christian's life is lived. By a graphic figure he shows that th... Read More

Baptism Charles Spurgeon Baptism is, we doubt not, immersion. This is taught by all Greek usage of the terms chosen by the spirit of inspiration to designate this action. It is admitted by almost every learned Paedobaptist that until the time of Christ the word baptizo had no other meaning. It requi... Read More