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The Doctrine of Mortification (Arthur Pink, 1952) "For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you mortify the deeds of the body, you will live." Romans 8:13 1. Introduction It is the studied judgment of this writer, and he is by no means alone therein, that doctrinal p... Read More

Heirs of God! J.C. Ryle, 1878 "As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are... Read More

Apostolic Reckoning James Smith, 1842 "I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Romans 8:18 The trials of the Lord's people are various and great. They often suffer much from the weakness of the mind — which fills... Read More

Looking for Jesus James Smith, 1842 "We look for the Savior — the Lord Jesus Christ." Philippians 3:20 The first Christians kept the second coming of Christ continually in view; they constantly expected it, and are spoken of as " Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great... Read More

The Lord's Prayer By Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS A vexing vanity! "Deliver us from evil." Matthew 6:13 In this petition, we pray to be delivered from the evil world . "He died for our sins, just as God our Father planned—in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live." Galatians 1:4 I... Read More

God is His Peoples Great Reward by Thomas Watson "I am your exceeding great reward." Genesis 15:1 God Himself is His people's reward! Abraham is called "the friend of God," James 2:23. The Lord spoke with him familiarly, Genesis 17:22; he was made of God's privy council, Genesis 18:17. And in the te... 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

Anne Dutton's Letters on Spiritual Subjects Dear Sister, Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. It is the pleasure of our dear Father to exercise you in a very particular manner, and to continue it long upon you. But be not cast down thereat, as if... Read More

The Benefits of Sanctified Afflictions (New England Tract Society, 1820) Apostate man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. This is the language of inspiration , and it is the language of experience . While God is daily conferring favors upon us, he is at the same time bearing constant tes... Read More