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More than Conquerors by J. R. Miller, 1912 "In all these things we are more than conquerors —through him who loved us!" Romans 8:37 It is better that we should not sing of sadness . There are sad notes enough already in the world's air. We should sing of cheer, of joy, of hope. This is what Paul did... Read More

Coming up from the Wilderness Leaning on Our Beloved George Mylne, 1862 "Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning upon her Beloved?" Song of Songs 8:5 What is the wilderness? It is described in the following passages: "The LORD who led us through the wilderness: through a land of deserts a... Read More

Trials Charles Naylor, 1918 Daniel said, "Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried" (chapter 12:10). All Christians are glad that they are purified and made white —but when it comes to being tried , that is a very different thing. They shrink from the very word. Their trials are to them as ... Read More

Singing in Adversity Charles Naylor, 1930 Life has its adversities. It must needs have them. Adversity, pain, sorrow, and disappointment — are the lathe upon which God shapes us. They are the grinding-wheel which grinds and smoothes us. They are the polishing-wheel which makes us shine. If we can ne... 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

The Divine Presence, an Antidote to Fear! William Nicholson, 1862 "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand!" Isaiah 41:10 The promises of God are a rich inheritance to his red... 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

The Christian Made Glad William Nicholson, 1862 "For you, Lord, have made me glad through your work. I will triumph in the works of your hands." Psalm 92:4 "The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein." God's creation, though blighted by sin, in the spring seas... Read More

Saints Compared to Palm Trees William Nicholson, 1862 "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree , they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green!" Psalm 9... Read More

Christ, the Way to Heaven William Nicholson, 1862 " I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me!" John 14:6 In the former verses Christ endeavors to comfort the hearts of his disciples in prospect of his departure from earth. "Do not let your heart be troubl... Read More