The external - the expression of the internalHe that cannot fulfil and walk in what is simply his duty must be weak in everything. The greatness of any one is seen in the way in which he is able to meet all the claims on his time and temper...
Firmness in TemptationAre you bold in repelling the foe as your Master was? Are you ready with the retort to every foul suggestion, “Get thee hence, Satan”?...
Holy ZealDo you know anything of this zeal, which many waters could not quench? See that, like your Lord’s, it be steady, sober, consistent, undeviating...
A Missing HandHere is the Almighty waiting for a human instrument. The mere statement of such a possibility touches the soul with awe ...
Fidelity in rebukeJesus never spoke one unnecessarily harsh or severe word. The giving of a wise reproof requires much Christian prudence and delicate discretion...
Where art thou?Art thou hiding thyself away from Him who would send thee forth to do His own blessed work in His own way? Oh, let me say to thee this morning, "The Lord hath need of thee." ...
More than conquerorsThis is more than victory. This is a triumph so complete that we not only have escaped defeat and destruction but also have destroyed our enemies ...
Precision and perseverance in prayerWe should be careful about what we ask from God; but when once we begin to pray for a thing we should never give up praying for it until we receive it ...
Take me back to the old PathsWe read the Bible in public; Prayed in school; And preached from house to house. To be called a Christian was worth living for
Practical fellowshipIn the midst of sorrows, difficulties, and dangers we shall need the mutual support of one another ...