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Mat_5:7. Christian Mercy "Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy"’97Mat_5:7 We must take care in reading the promises, to observe, that they are invariably made to believers. Pardon and acceptance, peace and sanctification, can only be enjoyed through believing. And all the gracious declarations of God are only realized through the same medium. … Continue reading “053. MAT 5:7. CHRISTIAN MERCY”

1Co_7:29-31. Time Considered and Improved "But this I say, brethren, the time is short it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none," &c.’971Co_7:29-31. The preciousness of time is universally admitted. None think of denying the truth; yet how few act under the influences it is calculated to produce! Time … Continue reading “054. 1CO 7:29-31. TIME CONSIDERED AND IMPROVED”

Zec_4:6. The Spirit the Only Source of Success "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord of Hosts."’97Zec_4:6. The Jews were now engaged in repairing the walls of their city, and rebuilding the temple of the Lord. Their enemies were numerous’97difficulties almost insurmountable; consequently their prospects were often gloomy. The … Continue reading “051. ZEC 4:6. THE SPIRIT THE ONLY SOURCE OF SUCCESS”

Mar_11:17. The Dumb Spirit Cast Out "And one of the multitude answered and said unto him, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit."’97Mar_11:17. In this affecting narrative we have three things, calculated both to instruct and profit us. I. The Case of the Sufferer. 1. He was under the … Continue reading “052. MAR 11:17. THE DUMB SPIRIT CAST OUT”

Act_18:21. Importance of Regular Communion "I must by all means keep this feast."’97Act_18:21. It is probable the apostle referred to the feast of the passover, where he would probably meet many old friends, and where he might have a very favorable opportunity of making known the doctrines of the cross of Christ. We select the … Continue reading “049. ACT 18:21. IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR COMMUNION”

Act_1:9. Ascension of Christ "While they beheld, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight."’97Act_1:9 The ascension of Jesus is a subject truly interesting to the contemplative Christian. It was the last link of that golden chain of events connected with the life and work of the Son of God … Continue reading “050. ACT 1:9. ASCENSION OF CHRIST”

Jam_2:23. Moral Character Of Abraham NO. III "Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God."’97Jam_2:23. Abraham’s history would furnish abundance of matter for many discourses. It is full of rich and instructive incident. At present we shall only glance at those moral qualities which … Continue reading “047. JAM 2:23. MORAL CHARACTER OF ABRAHAM”

2Ti_1:12. Paul’s Happy Experience "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."’972Ti_1:12. The religion of Jesus does not produce a spirit of fear, but of love, and all power, and of a sound mind. It may expose a … Continue reading “048. 2TI 1:12. PAUL’S HAPPY EXPERIENCE”

Isa_12:3. The Wells of Salvation "Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation."’97Isa_12:3. This chapter evidently refers to the glory of the gospel age. It appears to contain the church’s triumph, in the manifestation of God as the salvation of his people, and the felicity with which they should receive … Continue reading “045. ISA 12:3. THE WELLS OF SALVATION”

Gen_28:11-22. Jacob’s Vision "And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried here all night."’97Gen_28:11-22. Jacob was now fleeing from the face of Esau, and was on his way to Padanaram. The first day he journeyed about forty-eight miles, and arrived at a place originally called Luz, but which, on account of the vision he … Continue reading “046. GEN 28:11-22. JACOB’S VISION”