matthew-5:13-16

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

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. And he opened his mouth, and taught them. Matthew 5:1, 2 The blessed evangelist St Matthew, the penman of this sacred history, was at first by profession a publican or gatherer of toll; and Chris... Read More

Shine as Lights! George Everard, 1882 "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven." Matthew 5:16 "That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine... Read More

Home Work George Everard , 1871 "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven!" Matthew 5:16 Home work stands only second to heart work. The true Christian must shine in the household where God has placed him. He is compared to a candle, and the... Read More

A Christian's Prayer in Six Words George Everard , 1884 "Lord Jesus, glorify Yourself in me!" This petition seems to me the very greatest, with respect to one's self, which it is possible for any one to offer. To ask for earthly gifts or benefits is right and good, if the request is offered in submi... 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

JEWELS from JAMES (Choice devotional selections from the works of John Angell James) God's hatred of sin The death of Christ, apprehended by faith, presents the strongest motives to holiness—by setting forth in the most vivid and striking manner . . . the holiness and justice of God; His determinati... Read More

DUTIES OF CHURCH MEMBERS by John Angell James These are so numerous and various, that they must be classed under different heads. I do not now intend so much those duties, which they owe in common to God as Christians—as those which they owe to the church, as members. If I was speaking of the former... Read More

THE PRECEPTS OF JESUS A guide through life — to immortality! By John MacDuff, 1858 "Remember the words I spoke to you." John 15:20 "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!" Mark 9:7 "O be my Counselor, My Pattern and my Guide; And through this desert land, Still keep me near Your side. O let my ... 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