psalm-91:15

And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God,' &c. Exod 20: 1, 2. What is the preface to the Ten Commandments? The preface to the Ten Commandments is, I am the Lord thy God.' The preface to the preface is, God spake all these words, saying,' &c. This is like the sounding of a trumpet... Read More

'Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.' Matt 6: 10. We come next to the third petition, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. This petition consists of two parts: the matter, Doing God's will;' and the manner, As it is in heaven.' What is meant by the will of God? There is a twofol... 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

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

Come to Jesus! Newman Hall, 1816-1902 Listen, dear fellow-sinner. How kind, how wonderful an invitation is this! God speaks, and speaks to you. The Father says, "Come!" The Son says, "Come!" The Holy Spirit says, "Come!" The blessed angels echo the cry, "Come!" Many poor sinners who have accepted th... 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

Deliverance in the Day of Trouble by William Nicholson, 1862 "Call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." Psalm 50:15 Much of the present life is spent in personal suffering, or in relative affliction and distress. But in times of trouble, God has provided stro... Read More

The Household of God William Nicholson, 1862 "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens — but fellow citizens with God's people and members of the household of God ." Ephesians 2:19 The transformations of grace are wonderful! A lost and rebellious sinner, a captive of Satan, an heir of w... Read More

Food for Faith James Smith, 1855 "I will be with him in trouble." Psalm 91:15 With WHOM will God be in times of trouble? There are four characteristic marks in the context by which the heirs of this promise may be known. First, They know the Lord's name . The Spirit has taught it to them. They have ... Read More

Preface to Volume 4, Psalms 79-103 The work of compiling notes from this volume may be judged from the fact that I wrote a brilliant teacher for some assistance in my research on Psalm 103. I received the following note. "I have hunted through my books and was surprised to find that with the excepti... Read More