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THE BLOOD OF JESUS. There is a plant called "adder’s wort," because it is supposed to cure the bite of the serpent. The divine adder’s wort is the blood of Jesus Christ, which cleanses from all sin-every bite of the old serpent the devil. Wort means plant. Jesus is the plant of renown. Mighty to … Continue reading “0888. THE BLOOD OF JESUS.”

THE GREAT COMMISSION. When a ship has been commissioned by one Government to make reprisals on the vessels of another Government it is said to carry a "letter of marque"-the mark of Royal authority. Every ship or subject belonging to the kingdom of God carries such a letter, and ought to make reprisals upon the … Continue reading “0889. THE GREAT COMMISSION.”

WORD OF GOD. The slender, climbing, woody night-shade, with its red berries, has been called the "bitter-sweet," because when you chew its root it is first bitter, then sweet to the taste. The convicting Word of God may be very bitter to the soul at first, but afterwards it is sweeter than the honeycomb. To … Continue reading “0886. WORD OF GOD.”

WATCH. When an army is on a campaign the soldiers have to "bivouac." That is, they spend the night in the open-air, and every one remains on guard. Ought not this to be the position of the Church of Christ, now at war against the world, the flesh, and the devil? The night is setting … Continue reading “0887. WATCH.”

TESTIMONY AND AFFLICTION. From the inner parts of a certain tree in tropical Asia there is taken what is called "Aloes-wood." This wood is most fragrant when in the fire. There will be no fragrant testimony for God in the fires of affliction unless the inner man is kept sweet and thankful in fellowship with … Continue reading “0884. TESTIMONY AND AFFLICTION.”

THE NAME OF JESUS. The amulet carried about by the heathen is supposed to possess a charm against evil. The savour of His precious Name charms the heart from evil. Take the Name of Jesus with you. Autor: James Smith

PURITY. Everybody knows that certain fabrics, when exposed to the open air, will be bleached, or made whiter. But to get this cleansing there must be complete exposure to the purifying elements. So with the Christian life. There must be the entire surrendering up of all, and the continual and unreserved exposure of the whole … Continue reading “0882. PURITY.”

THE GOSPEL. It is supposed that the flavour of every spice is to be found in Jamaica pepper. Not only the flavour, but the ingredient of every earthly and heavenly blessing is found in the glorious Gospel. It is a blessed compound of all the sweet spices of Jehovah’s character. They are rich and satisfied … Continue reading “0883. THE GOSPEL.”

FORGIVENESS. Act_10:43. I. Of Whom the prophets witnessed. "To Him." II. Their General Testimony. "All the prophets." III. The Nature of their Testimony. 1. They testified to the "remission of sins." 2. That this remission was only "through His Name." 3. That this remission was given through "believing in Him." 4. That this blessing was … Continue reading “0880. FORGIVENESS.”

Illustrations. Autor: James Smith