Category Archives: Bible

May 31 “Like a shock of corn fully ripe.” (Job 5:26) A GENTLEMAN, writing about the breaking up of old ships, recently said that it is not the age alone which improves the quality of the fiber in the wood of an old vessel, but the straining and wrenching of the vessel by the sea,Continue reading “Streams in the Desert”

31 MAY (PREACHED 25 AUGUST 1776) Trivial escapes ‘Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.’ Exodus 20:7SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Colossians 3:1–17 What shall we say of the throng of profane swearers, who wound our earsContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

May 30th “Yes—But …!” Lord, I will follow Thee; but … Luke 9:61. Supposing God tells you to do something which is an enormous test to your common sense, what are you going to do? Hang back? If you get into the habit of doing a thing in the physical domain, you will do itContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”

May 30 “And no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” (Rev. 14:3) THERE are songs which can only be learned in the valley. No art can teach them; no rules of voice can make them perfectly sung. Their music is in theContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

30 MAY (PREACHED 25 AUGUST 1776) Trifling with God’s majesty ‘Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.’ Exodus 20:7SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Revelation 11:15–19; 19:11–16 The foundation of true religion is laid in a right knowledgeContinue reading “365 days with Newton”