Music is designed with a melody that runs throughout the whole piece. Other parts add harmony. The melody is the beginning, and the ending. It is what holds the piece together. Lose the melody or make it a monotone—the same tone over and over--- and it ceases to...
Whoso loveth instruction, loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Proverbs 12:1 Nothing can be said so bad of us, which we have not the root of in our heart. And though we are convinced of and strive against our own weakness, yet we may not strive so...
In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15. In patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19 Christians must suffer patiently, and patience is their armor, while God is fighting for them. But when we...
What wilt thou, queen Esther? And what is thy request? It shall be given thee even to the half of the kingdom. Esther 5:3 Dost thou want nothing, O poor soul? Hast thou nothing to ask? O yes, you say, a great deal. Well, then, draw near to thy gracious King and...
What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? Luke 18:41 O Lord, dost thou ask me also this question? O yes. Well then, I answer, That I may see how gracious thou art; that, knowing thy love in thy light, I may love thee again. This is the sum and substance of all my...
And Moses said unto them, This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat. Exodus 10:15 This manna was entirely different from common manna, which is shaken from the leaves of trees, and used only in medicine; this dropped down from the clouds, and was truly...
What happens after the honeymoon? Reality sets in. The husband and wife begin to let down their guard and show their true colors. The marriage vows were laid on a sure foundation of true love and commitment or on the sand of lust and deception. How well do a man...
For thy name’s sake lead me and guide me. Pull me out of the net. Psalm 31:3,4. When the ark set forward, Moses said, Rise up, Lord, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee. Numbers 10:35. Every one having his own...
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5. Many might be induced to pray for faith, if they did not presumptuously pretend to it, thinking they were not heathens, but had faith already; for such as have actually faith often doubt whether thy...