27. God commendeth his love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his...
26. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16. O that we were all so wise as to prepare and provide ourselves in due time with the right armor of faith, before the time of need...
25. Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 2 Cor. 5:9. This indeed is the true disposition of a soul espoused to Christ. She has but one care, which is to please him in all things. And this desire to do his will is, as it...
24. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. We love him, because he first loved us. 1 John, 4:10, 19. He that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest...
23. The more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried; and their cry came up unto God, by reason of the bondage. And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect...
22. But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat. Matt. 13:25. No wonder that Christians lose their power and strength, if the enemy of souls find them asleep. How soon may he gain an advantage from without, if a strict guard is not kept...
21. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. Matt 25:5. O that I may be roused out of my slumber, and be watchful and ready against the coming of my Bridegroom. How many are there that set out in good earnest in their way to heaven, and run well...
20. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:35. Forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Let not the sun go down upon your wrath. Be ye kind one to...
19. But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark. Then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. Gen. 8:9. That dovelike spirit, communicated to the soul in regeneration, can find no...