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'And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.' Matt 6: 13. This petition consists of two parts. First, Deprecatory, Lead us not into temptation.' Secondly, Petitionary, But deliver us from evil.' I. Lead us not into temptation.' Does God lead into temptation? God tempts no man to sin. ... Read More

Use III. A Suasive to Contentment. It exhorts us to labour for contentation; this is that which doth beautify and bespangle a Christian, and as a spiritual embroidery, doth set him off in the eyes of the world. But methinks I hear some bitterly complaining, and saying to me, Alas! how is it possible... Read More

Use V. Containing a Christian Directory, or Rules about Contentment. I proceed now to an use of direction, to show Christians how they may attain to this divine art of contentation. Certainly it is feasible, others of God's saints have reached to it. St Paul here had it; and what do we think of thos... Read More

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 We are now come to the last beatitude: Blessed are they which are persecuted . . '. Our Lord Christ would have us reckon the cost. Which of you intending to build a tower sitteth not down ... Read More

The Universal Rule Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "And whatever you do, in word or deed — do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17 Religion, to be anything real, must be a thing of the whole life and conduct — influencing a man in all ... 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

All for Christ! George Everard, 1882 There is an exquisite hymn of Christian experience which tells of the writer's growth in grace. It testifies of an increasing sense of Christ's preciousness. In the four verses four steps show the progress made: " All for self — and none for Thee." " Some for sel... 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

AMUSEMENTS J. R. Miller, 1880 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do —do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 "And whatever you do , whether in word or deed —do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17 " Redeeming the t... Read More

The necessity of daily Bible reading The Necessity of Daily Bible Reading ( J.R. Miller ) " Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly!" Colossians 3:16 WORDsearch Search results for: word richly Probably prayer is less neglected in devotions, than is the reading of the Bible . Many people who would... Read More