isaiah-54:17

I had on this particular trip for the last month the opportunity to be with unbelievers more than I normally would be, to be in their presence and to be somewhat disconnected from the normal circle of Christian friends in which I live and move and have my being. And it continued to make me grateful ... Read More

"Will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee." This was the devout breathing of the king of Israel (the penman, too, of this little book to which we are now proposing, in the Lord's grace, to introduce ourselves), when the glory had... Read More

"O THE depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!" (Romans 11:33) Such was the burst of praise that rose from the heart of the inspired Apostle as he realized that the seeming failure of all that Hebrew prophets had... Read More

Concerning the Second Proposition. This word, "I have learned," is a word that imports difficulty; it shows how hardly the apostle came by contentment of mind; it was not bred in nature. St Paul did not come naturally by it, but he had learned it. It cost him many a prayer and tear, it was taught hi... Read More

Use III. A Suasive to Contentment. It exhorts us to labour for contentation; this is that which doth beautify and bespangle a Christian, and as a spiritual embroidery, doth set him off in the eyes of the world. But methinks I hear some bitterly complaining, and saying to me, Alas! how is it possible... Read More

Prayer Vanquishing Enemies William Nicholson, 1862 "When I cry unto you, then shall my enemies turn back; this I know, for God is for me." Psalm 56:9 In the time of danger, it is a great privilege to have a refuge . David had this, and so have all true Christians. "God is our refuge and strength, an... 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

The Advantage of Seeking the Lord William Nicholson, 1862 "The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing! " Psalm 34:10 This Psalm might be properly styled , The godly man's song of triumph. It is full of gracious truths calculated to cheer and stimulate to forti... Read More

The Character and Privileges of the Righteous William Nicholson, 1862 "But let all those that put their trust in you rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because you defend them; let them also who love your name, be joyful in you." Psalm 5:11. "But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them e... Read More

Prayer for the Divine Presence and Influence William Nicholson, 1862 "May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He not leave us nor forsake us, that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, ... Read More