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Mat_13:38. The Moral Dignity of the Missionary Enterprise By Rev. F. Wayland, Boston. "The field is the world."’97Mat_13:38. To show that the Missionary cause combines within itself the elements of all that is sublime in human purpose; nay, combines them in a loftier perfection than any other enterprise which was ever linked with the destinies … Continue reading “593. MAT 13:38. THE MORAL DIGNITY OF THE MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE”

Act_17:16-23. Paul Preaching at Athens "Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry," etc.’97Act_17:16-23. Paul had been driven out of Thessalonica by a rude mob of the baser sort; and from thence he had repaired to Berea, where the people … Continue reading “594. ACT 17:16-23. PAUL PREACHING AT ATHENS”

Gen_41:9. Faults Remembered "Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day."’97Gen_41:9. All persons who are familiar with the history of Joseph, will remember the consequence of his interpreting the dreams of the chief butler and baker. And how he applied to the chief butler that he would employ … Continue reading “591. GEN 41:9. FAULTS REMEMBERED”

Act_17:30, Act_17:31. Ignorance of the Heathen, and the Conduct of God Towards Them By The Rev. Greville Ewing, M.A., Of Glasgow. "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent: because he hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by … Continue reading “592. ACT 17:30, ACT 17:31. IGNORANCE OF THE HEATHEN, AND THE CONDUCT OF GOD TOWARDS THEM”

Jer_28:16. The Sentence of Death. (A New Year’s Sketch.) "Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold, I wilt cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the Lord."’97Jer_28:16. The book of human destiny is in the keeping of Jehovah, and no man, however wise, … Continue reading “589. JER 28:16. THE SENTENCE OF DEATH. (A NEW YEAR’S SKETCH.)”

Son_1:4. Remembrance of Christ "We will remember thy love."’97Son_1:4. A great deal is said in the Scriptures concerning the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. Indeed, it may be said to be the very essence and glory of the gospel. Take it away, and we have no good news for the sinner’97no glad tidings for … Continue reading “590. SON 1:4. REMEMBRANCE OF CHRIST”

Psa_46:5. God’s Presence the Security of the Church "God is in the midst of her: she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early."’97Psa_46:5. The penning of this psalm, and the occurrence on which it was written, are alike unknown. But its spirit and meaning cannot be misunderstood. It is the … Continue reading “587. PSA 46:5. GOD’S PRESENCE THE SECURITY OF THE CHURCH”

2Co_5:17. The Christian a New Creature. (A New Year’s Sketch.) "Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."’972Co_5:17. It is evident from Scripture that man does not come into the world a religious being. Neither is religion a something which … Continue reading “588. 2CO 5:17. THE CHRISTIAN A NEW CREATURE. (A NEW YEAR’S SKETCH.)”

Jdg_1:2. Jude’s Prayer for the Saints "Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied."’97Jdg_1:2. Our text is the benevolent Christian desire of the apostle Jude, who was a son of Alpheus and a brother of James. You will remember that it was this servant of Christ who presented that interesting question to the Redeemer:’97"Lord, … Continue reading “585. JDG 1:2. JUDE’S PRAYER FOR THE SAINTS”

Rev_2:4. The Charge Against the Church at Ephesus "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee," because thou hast left thy first love."’97Rev_2:4. The text is addressed to the Church of Christ at Ephesus. Ephesus was a celebrated city of Ionia, in Asia Minor, forty-five miles S. E. of Smyrna, built on the side of a hill … Continue reading “586. REV 2:4. THE CHARGE AGAINST THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS”