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Christ, the Life of His People William Nicholson, 1862 "Christ who is our life!" Colossians 3:4 It is very important to recognize and understand the cause of our enjoyments. It is so in temporal matters, and it must especially be so in our spiritual affairs. Christ is the source of our spiritual hap... Read More

The Only Foundation! William Nicholson, 1862 "For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ!" 1 Corinthians 3:11 A Foundation is the groundwork, or lowest part of a building, which supports the other parts; as the foundation of a house, of a castle, of a fo... Read More

Winter Before Harvest, or The Soul's Growth in Grace By Joseph Philpot, 1837 "For before the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches. They shall be left together unto ... Read More

Peace, Tribulation, Victory Preached at Providence Chapel, London, on Tuesday Evening, July 13, 1847, by J. C. Philpot "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace . In the world you shall have tribulation —but be of good cheer—I have overcome the world." John 15:33 There is... Read More

Christ Jesus the Lord Received and Walked In Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on Nov. 11, 1860, by J. C. Philpot "As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him—rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with t... Read More

The Cross and SELF Arthur Pink "Then said Jesus unto His disciples—If any will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matthew 16:24 Before developing the theme of this verse, let us comment on its terms. "If any": the duty enjoined is for all who would join Chris... Read More

Following Christ! Arthur Pink "He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" John 8:12 How easy it is to read these words, but how difficult it is to put them truly into practice! It is much, very much, to be thankful for if the Holy Spirit has wrought a real desire... Read More

Experimental Salvation by Arthur Pink SALVATION may be viewed from many angles—and contemplated under various aspects. But from whatever side we look at it we must ever remember that "Salvation is of the Lord!" Salvation was planned by the Father for His elect before the foundation of the world. It ... Read More

The Service of Christ Arthur Pink "For my yoke is easy and My burden is light" (Matthew 11:30). As pointed out earlier, the "yoke," when employed figuratively, is the symbol of service, for it is by means of such an instrument oxen are united together in the plow or wagon, that they may work for the... Read More

Communion Arthur Pink "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 This means just what it says. Christian reader, there ought to be no restraint between you and the Lover of your soul. He would have you be on, and maintain, more intimate terms with Himself, than with any huma... Read More