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Extract from the Preface Christian Reader, There are two things, which I have always looked upon as difficult. The one is, to make the wicked sad; the other is, to make the godly joyful. Dejection in the godly arises from a double spring: either because their inward comforts are darkened, or their o... Read More

Divine Motives to Contentment. SECT. 1. The first argument to contentation. 1. Consider the excellency of it. Contentment is a flower that doth not grow in every garden; it teacheth a man how in the midst of want to abound. You would think it were excellent if I could prescribe a receipt or antidote... Read More

They shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 In these words the glorious privilege of the saints is set down. Those who have made their peace with God and labour to make peace among brethren, this is the great honour conferred upon them, They shall be called the children of God'. They shall... Read More

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 We are now come to the last beatitude: Blessed are they which are persecuted . . '. Our Lord Christ would have us reckon the cost. Which of you intending to build a tower sitteth not down ... Read More

I proceed now to the second aphorism or conclusion, that the godly are in some sense already blessed. The saints are blessed not only when they are apprehended by God, but while they are travellers to glory. They are blessed before they are crowned. This seems a paradox to flesh and blood. What, rep... Read More

All For The Best! Hannah More "It is all for the best," said Mrs. Simpson, whenever any misfortune befell her. She had got such a habit of vindicating God's Providence , that instead of weeping and wailing under the most trying dispensations, her chief care was to convince herself and others, that h... Read More

Jacob in Despondency! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 GENESIS 42:36. "And Jacob their father said unto them: You have bereaved me of my children! Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and you will take Benjamin away. All these things are against me!" It did seem so indeed. Joseph , his best and dearest son, ha... Read More

Quite Providential Francis Bourdillon , 1873 "It really seems quite providential!" said Mrs. Roberts, as she finished telling the story of her husband's accident. "It really seems quite providential — the doctor's happening to go that road; for it's an out-of-the-way place, and my husband might have... Read More

The Walk upon the Waters Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Matthew 14:22-33. And immediately Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a ship, and to go before Him unto the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up into a mountain apart to pray; and... Read More

A Blaze of Diamonds! Archibald Brown, East London Tabernacle "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while — will Himself perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."... Read More