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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

The Church Triumphant! William Nicholson, 1862 "Then one of the elders asked me, "These in white robes — who are they, and where did they come from?" I answered, "Sir, you know." And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white... Read More

The Commencement and Progress of Religion in the Soul William Nicholson, 1862 "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus!" Philippians 1:6 "The Gospel is the power of God to salvation." It changes the state of the sinne... Read More

The Sacrifice of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed!" 1 Peter 2:24 These words are full of joyful interest to the people of God. They contain the sublimest doct... Read More

Preparation for Heaven William Nicholson, 1862 "While they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut!" Matthew 25:10 [N.B. "At a marriage, the procession of which I saw some years ago," says Mr.... Read More

The Enriching Savior! William Nicholson, 1862 "The same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him!" Romans 10:12 The Gospel is not confined to any nation or people. It is proclaimed and offered to the world. Mark 16:15. Once the Divine favor rested principally upon Israel, Romans 9:4, 6, but it... Read More

Gratitude for Spiritual Deliverance William Nicholson, 1862 "In that day you will say: I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and ... Read More

Love to God and the Divine Approval William Nicholson, 1862 "But if any man loves God, the same is known by him." 1 Corinthians 8:3 Nothing on earth is of so much consequence to man as the Divine approbation. "He who believes has the witness in himself;" that he loves God, because he first loved him... Read More

The Christians Rest! William Nicholson, 1862 "There remains therefore, a rest for the people of God." Hebrews 4:9 The privileges of the Gospel are a source of true comfort and joy. But these enjoyments are but the foretastes of the Christian's heavenly rest, when every evil peculiar to this mortal l... Read More

The End of a Godly Man! by William Nicholson, 1862 "Mark the perfect man, and observe the upright; for the end of that man is peace!" Psalm 37:37 Come see a godly man live — and observe him die! There may be nothing imposing in his earthly state — that may be poor and obscure; but there is . . . dig... Read More