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Thou shalt have no other gods before me.' Exod 20: 3. Why is the commandment in the second person singular, Thou? Why does not God say, You shall have no other gods? Because the commandment concerns every one, and God would have each one take it as spoken to him by name. Though we are forward to tak... Read More

Walking Wisely in Times of Temptation Matthew Mead, 1660 PREFACE To the Congregation at Stepney, who were the hearers of this sermon—may all covenant mercies be multiplied to you through our Lord Jesus Christ. The greatest thing I will wish to those that succeed me will be that they may be as true t... Read More

What it Means to Trust the Lord Charles Naylor, 1920 Throughout the Bible, we are exhorted again and again to trust in the Lord. We are warned against trusting in princes, in riches, or in ourselves — for all such trust is vain. Trusting in the Lord is represented as being safe, as blessed, and as p... Read More

Trust in God by William Nicholson, 1862 "When I am afraid, I will trust in you." Psalm 56:3 It is very desirable to be valiant in the Christian course. There is enough in God and in his promises of grace to make us so. Fear is frequently the result of unwatchfulness, negligence, or spiritual declens... Read More

Delighting in God! William Nicholson, 1862 "Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD ... Read More

Preface to Volume 3, Psalms 53-78 This volume completes half of my labor on this priceless book. It is my humble prayer that I may be spared to conclude the other portion. So uncertain is life and so often have people's plans remained unfinished that I will press on with all diligence, lest the lamp... Read More

Treasury of David Charles Spurgeon PSALM 56 TITLE. To the Chief Musician. To the tune of "A dove on distant Oaks". That mighty minstrel by degrees acquired a noble repertoire of hallowed songs, and set them all to music. We have here the songs of God's servant, who rejoices once more to return from ... Read More