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The Glory of the Incarnate Savior! George Everard, 1884 "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14. It is the will of God that men should glory in Christ alone. He is called "the glory of ... 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

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

The Will of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "Father, I will those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." John 17:24 "Never a man spoke like this man!" And never a man prayed like this man! W... Read More

The Greatness of the Saviors Love! William Nicholson, 1862 "But because of his great love for us , God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved!" Ephesians 2:4-5 The Bible is replete with interesting subjects — but... Read More

The Unparalleled Sufferings of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "There were many who were astonished at Him. His visage was so disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form marred beyond human likeness!" Isaiah 52:14 God, who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spoke in times past unto the fath... Read More

The Sinner's Ruin and Recovery William Nicholson, 1862 "For thus says the Lord, You have sold yourselves for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money." Isaiah 52:3 In verses 1, 2, the state of the Jews in Babylon is compared to that of a female captive sleeping in the dust, and in that degra... Read More

Christ the Savior of the World! William Nicholson, 1862 "And we have seen, and testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world." 1 John 4:14 The subject of the Apostolic testimony is infinitely important and interesting. It is the salvation of the world by the coming and mediation... Read More

Christ, Mighty to Save! William Nicholson, 1862 "Mighty to save!" Isaiah 63:1 This chapter is generally supposed to refer to Christ's triumphs on the cross for all his people. It commences with a most interesting truth — the might or power of Christ to save. No object on earth can vie in importance ... Read More