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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

Precious Faith! William Nicholson, 1862 "Precious faith!" 2 Peter 1:1 Worldly men dote upon riches and prestige, and power, and pleasures, and possessions — but however highly they may be prized, the Christian possesses something infinitely more valuable. He has "precious faith" in Christ, which sec... Read More

Growth in Grace William Nicholson, 1862 "We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the ... Read More

Neglect of God in Seasons of Need William Nicholson, 1862 "But no one says: Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night? " Job 35:10 This is the language of Elihu, by which he shows the miserable state of the wicked, who, when troubles come upon them, have nothing to support them. When they ... Read More

Christian Steadfastness William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord!" 1 Corinthians 15:58 The design of the Apostle is to establish the doctrine of the resurrection. His... Read More

Trust in God, Productive of Happiness by William Nicholson, 1862 "Whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he." Proverbs 16:20 "Godliness is profitable for all things." The most intelligent have given their verdict in favor of religion. And though some may see it through a false medium, or be so enchant... 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

The Secret of the Lord is with Those who Fear Him Preached at Zoar Chapel, London, on August 4, 1844, by J. C. Philpot " The secret of the Lord is with those who fear him ; and he will show them his covenant." Psalm 25:14 There is no truth more offensive to the carnal mind, nor one more sweet to tho... Read More

The Trial by Fire of Every Man's Work Preached on July 31, 1853, at Eden Street Chapel, by J. C. Philpot "Now if any man builds upon this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; every man's work shall be made manifest – for the day shall declare it, because it shall be re... Read More

An Anxious Inquiry and a Gracious Response Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on January 20, 1861, by J. C. Philpot Bride– "Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, where you feed, where you make your flock to rest at noon– for why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of your companio... Read More