“Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.” Jer. 23:24. 1. How strongly and beautifully do these words express the omnipresence of God! And can there be in the whole compass of nature a more sublime subject? Can there be any more worthy the consideration of every rational creature? Is there any more … Continue reading “ON
THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD”
ON THE DISCOVERIES OF FAITH
“Now faith is the evidence of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1. 1. For many ages it has been allowed by sensible men, Nihil est in intellectu quod non fuit prius in sensu: That is, “There is nothing in the understanding which was not first perceived by some of the senses.” All the knowledge which we … Continue reading “ON
THE DISCOVERIES OF FAITH”
ON RICHES
“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24. 1. In the preceding verses we have an account of a young man who came running to our Lord, and kneeling down, not in hypocrisy, but in … Continue reading “ON
RICHES”
ON GOD’S VINEYARD
“What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?” Isa. 5:4. The vineyard of the Lord, taking the word in its widest sense, may include the whole world. All the inhabitants of the … Continue reading “ON
GOD’S VINEYARD”
ON FAITH
“Without faith it is impossible to please him.” Heb. 11:6. 1. But what is Faith? It is a divine “evidence and conviction of things not seen;” of things which are not seen now, whether they are visible or invisible in their own nature. Particularly, it is a divine evidence and conviction of God, and of … Continue reading “ON
FAITH”
“ON CONSCIENCE”
“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience.” 2 Cor. 1:12. 1. How few words are there in the world more common than this, Conscience! It is in almost every one’s mouth. And one would thence be apt to conclude, that no word can be found which is more generally understood. But it … Continue reading ““ON
CONSCIENCE””
ON ATTENDING THE CHURCH SERVICE
“The sin of the young men was very great.” 1 Sam. 2:17. 1. The corruption, not only of the heathen world, but likewise of them that were called Christians, has been matter of sorrow and lamentation to pious men, almost from the time of the apostles. And hence, as early as the second century, within … Continue reading “ON
ATTENDING THE CHURCH SERVICE”
WHAT IS MAN?
“When I consider thy heaven, the work of thy fingers, the moon and stars, which thou hast ordained; what is man?” Psalm 8:3, 4. How often has it been observed, that the Book of Psalms is a rich treasury of devotion, which the wisdom of God has provided to supply the wants of his children … Continue reading “WHAT
IS MAN?”
OF FORMER TIMES
“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.” Eccles. 7:10. 1. It is not easy to discern any connexion between this text and the context; between these words and either those that go before or those that follow after. It … Continue reading “OF
FORMER TIMES”
THE DUTY OF CONSTANT COMMUNION J.W.
“Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19. It is no wonder that men who have no fear of God should never think of doing this. But it is strange that it should be neglected by any that do fear God, and desire to save their souls; And yet nothing is more common. One reason … Continue reading “THE
DUTY OF CONSTANT COMMUNION J.W.”