"Put thou my tears into thy bottle; are they not in thy book? Psalm 56:8. DIVINE ANSWER. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."...
Assurance of Victory
"The breaker is come up before them; they have broken up, and have passed through the gate; and their King shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them. Micah 2:13. Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33; Heb. 12:1,2. Sometimes the...
The Lord’s Planting
"He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root; Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit. Isaiah 27:6. They shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward. Isaiah 37:31. They shall bring forth fruit in old age; they...
Life Proceeding from God
"To reveal his Son in me." Galatians 1:16 From this revelation begins spiritual life – a life proceeding from God, and holding communion with God, and tending to the glory of God. The honor and happiness of our souls ariseth from this revealing of Christ in us. O...
The Power of the Gospel of Grace
"For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power." 1 Thessalonians 1;5 By the gospel, the Son of God and divine truths are revealed to us; and by the Spirit they are revealed in us. External revelation by the word, and internal by the Spirit, are...
The Gift of God
"Stir up the gift of God which is in thee." 2 Timothy 1:6 How can this be done? Answer. By looking as well upon thy own great poverty and wants, as upon the riches of grace which are in Christ for thee, and so drawing near to God through him in faith. But it is...
The One Thing Needful
"One thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." Luke 10:42 We must not pretend to serve God with only going to church, and doing other acts of outward devotion; while we are dead and cold, our religion is vain. ...
The Whole Christ
"Every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 1 Corinthians 9:25 He that overcometh shall inherit all things. Revelation 21:7 To be only an almost Christian is a very...
Spiritual Worshippers
"The Spirit also helpeth our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us." Romans 8:26 God is a Spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. God hath many...
