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The next attribute is God's power. Job 9:19. If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong.' In this chapter is a magnificent description of God's power. Lo, he is strong.' The Hebrew word for strong signifies a conquering, prevailing strength. He is strong.' The superlative degree is intended here; viz.... Read More

Use VI. Of Consolation to the Contented Christian. The last use is of comfort, or an encouraging word to the contented Christian. If there be an heaven upon earth thou hast is. O Christian! thou mayest insult over thy troubles, and, with the leviathan, laugh at the shaking of a spear. (Job 41. 7) Wh... Read More

God's Promise to the Poor Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Isaiah 41:17-18. "When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst — then I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of ... Read More

The Name of God Proclaimed by Himself by Samuel Davies Then Moses said, "Now I beseech you, show me your glory." And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will ... Read More

Treasures from J.R. Miller 1840 — 1912 (choice excerpts) "If any 19th century American Christian writer warrants reprinting, it is J. R. Miller! His writing style is delightfully smooth, his insights are spiritual diamonds on every page, and his pastoral applications are delivered with the skill of ... Read More

Counsel and Help J. R. Miller, 1907 CHOICE EXCERPTS A living, loving, personal Savior We are in the habit of saying that Christ saved us by dying for us on the Cross. In an important sense this is true. We never could have been saved, if He had not died for us. But we are actually saved by our relat... 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

SARAH; Or, The Power of Faith James Smith, 1856 "It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She considered him faithful who had made the promise." Hebrews 11:11 Faith in God is of the greatest importance; for without it we cannot please God — and... Read More

Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh by Spurgeon " You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you. " Solomon's Song 4:7 How marvelous are these words! "You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you." The glorious Bridegroom is charmed with His spouse, and sings soft canticles of admi... Read More