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04/08/2025 – “I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” Psalm 23:4

Behold, how independent of outward circumstances the Holy Ghost can make the Christian! What a bright light may shine within us when it is all dark without! How firm, how …

04/04/2025 – “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)

“Mourning Christian! why weepest thou? Art thou mourning over thine own corruptions? Look to thy perfect Lord, and remember, thou art complete in him; thou art in God’s sight as …

03/30/2025 – “He was numbered with the transgressors.”Isaiah 53:12

Why did Jesus suffer himself to be enrolled amongst sinners? This wonderful condescension was justified by many powerful reasons. In such a character he could the better become their advocate. …

03/28/2025 – Morning devotional – “O love, thou fathomless abyss!”

“The love of Christ which passeth knowledge.”Ephesians 3:19

“The love of Christ in its sweetness, its fulness, its greatness, its faithfulness, passeth all human comprehension. Where shall language be found …

02/03/2025 – “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors.” Romans 8:12

“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors.”Romans 8:12

As God’s creatures, we are all debtors to him: to obey him with all our body, and soul, and strength. Having broken his commandments, …

01/29/2025 – “The things which are not seen.” (2 Corinthians 4:18)

“The things which are not seen.”2 Corinthians 4:18

In our Christian pilgrimage it is well, for the most part, to be looking forward. Forward lies the crown, and onward is …

01/21/2025 – Morning Devotion / “And so all Israel shall be saved.” Romans 11:26

Then Moses sang at the Red Sea, it was his joy to know that all Israel were safe. Not a drop of spray fell from that solid wall until the …

01/13/2024 – Morning devotion: See comment – note connection with the Sapphire devotion.

“Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber”1 Kings 22:48

Solomon’s ships had returned in safety, …

01/11/2025 – “These have no root” – Luke 8:13 / Note!: “Have I been making a fair show in the flesh without having a corresponding inner life?”

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“My soul, examine thyself this morning by the light of this text. Thou hast received the word with joy; thy feelings have been stirred and a lively impression has been …

01/06/2025 – “Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening.” Ezekiel 33:22

“Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening.”Ezekiel 33:22

In the way of judgment this may be the case, and, if so, be it mine to …