matthew-11:28

HAPPINESS J.C. Ryle, 1878 "Happy is that people whose God is the Lord." Psalm 144:15 An infidel was once addressing a crowd of people in the open air. He was trying to persuade them that there was no God and no devil no Heaven , and no Hell , no resurrection , no judgment , and no life to come. He a... Read More

THOUGHTS ON IMMORTALITY by J. C. Ryle, April 19, 1883 "The things which are seen are temporary; but the things which are not seen are eternal." —2 Corinthians 4:18 A subject stands out on the face of this text, which is one of the most solemn and heart-searching in the Bible. That subject is eternit... Read More

CHRIST'S INVITATION by J. C. Ryle "Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 The text which heads this paper is one which deserves to be written in letters of gold. Few verses of Scripture have done more good to the souls of people than this old fa... Read More

To the Bereaved James Smith, 1856 "The Lord gave — and the Lord has taken away ; blessed be the name of the Lord!" Job 1:21 So spoke the patriarch Job, when stripped of all his property and bereaved of all his children in one day. Reduced at once from affluence — to poverty, from the highest elevati... Read More

Come unto Me! James Smith, 1856 " Come unto Me , all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest!" Matthew 11:28 Reader, Jesus speaks to you. He calls you to him. He wishes you to approach him. He bids you come. Do you ask, " Why does he call me?" Because he knows that you... Read More

No Condemnation James Smith, 1859 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh—but after the Spirit." Romans 8:1 Paul had spoken of what he was before the law came to him in power, of what he experienced under the working of the law, of the... Read More

The Meek and Lowly One Charles Spurgeon Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens 7/31/1859 "Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, ... Read More

The Loveliness of Christ by Thomas Watson "Yes! He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, this my Friend!" Song of Solomon 5:16 In this book, which is a divine marriage song , are all the strains of holy love set forth in the purest allegories and metaphors, such as represent that dear affection ... Read More

The Christian's Charter Showing the Privileges of a Believer by Thomas Watson "All things are yours!" 1 Corinthians 3:21 Chapter 13. The eighth Royal Privilege—The bodies of the saints shall be enameled with glory! "So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable... Read More

Kiss the Son by Thomas Watson " Kiss the Son , lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him." Psalm 2:12 In the beginning of this Psalm, holy David shows us how all the powers and gallantry of the world rage and... Read More