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PRAYER by William Nicholson, 1862 "Men ought always to pray, and not to faint." Luke 18:1 The parable by which the text is illustrated is very instructive. If perseverance in petition to a fellow-creature issues in success — then much more shall fervent prayer be regarded by God, who delights in his... Read More

The Thorn in the Flesh, or Strength Made Perfect in Weakness Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on March 17, 1861, by J. C. Philpot And he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for you– for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,... Read More

Faith's Standing-Ground Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London, on June 8, 1862, by J. C. Philpot "What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all thing... Read More

Experimental Preaching Arthur Pink, 1937 This subject is one of great practical importance and value, though sadly neglected by the modern pulpit. By "experimental preaching" we mean preaching which analyses, diagnoses, describes the strange and often bewildering experience of the Christian. As we h... Read More

All Things Arthur Pink December, 1947 Those two words supply an example of something to which we allude in these pages every once in a while, and which requires to be frequently emphasized in this age of shallowness; namely, the danger there is of being misled by the sound of certain expressions in ... Read More

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

Our Comforter By James Smith THE COMFORTER—A DIVINE PERSON "Then Peter said: Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit . . . You have not lied to men—but to God." Acts 5:3-4 Everything that characterizes a person is ascribed to the Holy Spirit in th... 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

Body of Practical Divinity By Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS Mirror and fountain The Scripture is a mirror to show us our sins; Christ's blood is a fountain to wash them away. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A lamp for my feet "Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth!" Psalm 86:11 Let us lead... Read More

The Christian Soldier, or Heaven Taken by Storm by Thomas Watson, 1669 A practical handbook on Christian living, showing the holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory. "The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force." Matthew 11:12 CHOICE EXCERPTS... Read More