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THE TREE OF LIFE. The "bread-fruit tree" grows in the South Sea Islands. The natives roast the produce of it, which is a good substitute for bread. This tree is God’s provision for them. For this bread they toil not, it is the gift of God. Behold the Cross of Christ, the divinely given "bread-fruit … Continue reading “1010. THE TREE OF LIFE.”

ACTS AND CHARACTER. It is a remarkable fact in nature that the outline of the leaf of any tree represents the outline of the whole tree. Every leaf declares the form and character of the tree to which it belongs. A little word or deed will often reveal a whole character. One hasty, uncharitable act … Continue reading “1007. ACTS AND CHARACTER.”

THE COMFORTER. The Egyptians used to deal with a famous drug called "nepenthes," because it could lull sorrow for a day. In a world so full of sorrow pain-killers are in great demand. But quack remedies have no attraction for the believers in Jesus, for He has sent them "another Comforter" (Joh_14:16) who abides with … Continue reading “1008. THE COMFORTER.”

SERVICE. Every ship is not fit for the same service, every Christian cannot do the same work. In some harbours you may see the "block-ship," an old man-of-war that has become inefficient for active service through age, but it is now useful as a defence of the port. If a man cannot fight in the … Continue reading “1004. SERVICE.”

ROTTEN LILIES. "For sweetest things turn soured by their deed, Lilies that fester smell worse than a weed." How lovely and fragrant is the life of a holy Christ-like man, but what a strong unsavoury smell there is about that once great professor who has gone back to the swine troughs of sin and open … Continue reading “1005. ROTTEN LILIES.”

JILTED. Jilted love must be a very painful experience. The man or woman who indulges in it is in league with hell. But the pleasures of the world and of sin jilt all who love and court them. Christ woos to win. "He is faithful that has promised" (Heb_10:23). No matter how poor or uncomely, … Continue reading “1006. JILTED.”

IMMORTALITY. It is a scientific fact that nothing in nature can be annihilated. It has been said that "everything perishes, yet nothing is lost." If the soul of man can pass into nothingness, then it is the only thing that can be annihilated. It is not likely that the most precious and marvellous thing God … Continue reading “1002. IMMORTALITY.”

POWER FOR SERVICE. A box-iron is useless for smoothing purposes until the red-hot bolt is shut up within it. Its power for service lies in its being possessed by an element not its own. "Be filled with the Spirit" (Eph_5:18), the Spirit of power and of burning, and your work will be effectual, and you … Continue reading “1003. POWER FOR SERVICE.”

THE UNFAILING GOSPEL. "Anodyne" is often prescribed as a means of relieving pain. The word, in fact, means "soothing," or "freeing from pain." But anodyne, like every other earthly remedy frequently fails to make good its beautiful name. The almighty, never-failing anodyne for the woes of the world and the sins and sorrows of the … Continue reading “1000. THE UNFAILING GOSPEL.”

THE HIDDEN PART. "Some people," says Sir T. Overbury, "are always boasting of their noble ancestry. They make a show and flourish, but like the potato, the best part of them is buried underground." This may be a poor compliment to such landed gentry, but it is a good feature in the Christian character. Some … Continue reading “1001. THE HIDDEN PART.”