“All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk."-Numbers 6:4
Nazarites had taken, among ...
“Have mercy upon me, O God."-Psalm 51:1
When Dr. Carey was suffering from a dangerous illness, the enquiry was made, “If this sickness should prove fatal, what...
“Sing, O barren." -Isaiah 54:1
Though we have brought forth some fruit unto Christ, and have a joyful hope that we are “plants of his own right hand planting,”...
“Oil for the light." -Exodus 25:6
My soul, how much thou needest this, for thy lamp will not long continue to burn without it. Thy snuff will smoke and become ...
“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth." -Psalm 31:5
These words have been frequently used by holy men in their hour o...
“How long will it be ere they believe me?" -Numbers 14:11
Strive with all diligence to keep out that monster unbelief. It so dishonours Christ, that he will wi...
“The people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him." -Mark 9:15
How great the difference between Moses and Jesus! When the ...
“He hath commanded his covenant forever." -Psalms 119:11
The Lord’s people delight in the covenant itself. It is an unfailing source of consolation to them so ...
“If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest."-Acts 8:37
These words may answer your scruples, devout reader, concerning the ordinances. Perhaps you sa...
“If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall s...
“The breaker is come up before them." -Micah 2:13
Inasmuch as Jesus has gone before us, things remain not as they would have been had he never passed that way....
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith." -Ephesians 3:17
Beyond measure it is desirable that we, as believers, should have the person of Jesus constant...
