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The Deeper the Work of Grace by Thomas Moor, “Counsels and Thoughts for the Spiritual Life of Believers” 1882 It is the characteristic of a growing state of grace not to see its growth, but to see more clearly its shortcomings. The nearer the light, the...
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Regeneration, repentance, faith, conversion by Thomas Moor, “Counsels and Thoughts for the Spiritual Life of Believers” 1882 The Holy Spirit quickens the sinner with new spiritual life. He is thus born again. It is a work complete at once, and one in which...
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“Then said Jesus unto His disciples—If any will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24First, it signifies the complete repudiation of his own GOODNESS. It means ceasing to rest upon any works of our own to...
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“And he requested for himself that he might die.” — 1 Kings 19:4 It was a remarkable thing that the man who was never to die, for whom God had ordained an infinitely better lot, the man who should be carried to heaven in a chariot of fire, and be...
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Do You Say or Pray The Lord’s Prayer?”When you pray, say: ‘Our Father'” Luke 11:2″You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss.” James 4:3Many say the Lord’s Prayer* (Matt 6:9-12, Luke 11:2-4), who do not pray it! They (like...
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2 Cor 6:16 …God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.What a sweet title, “My people!” What a cheering revelation, “Their God!” How much of meaning is couched in those...
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Matthew Henry wrote the following on January 1, 1713. He was 50 years old and died the next year. “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and all my affairs for the ensuing year, to the wise and...
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Heaven: Our True and Abiding Home by David Harsha, circa mid-1800s Heaven is now our true and abiding home. While on earth we are strangers and pilgrims, far from our final rest. And while such is our condition here, should we not often think of our heavenly home?...
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“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death!” 2 Corinthians 7:10 Repentance is the tear of love, dropping from the eye of faith, when it fixes on Christ crucified....
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Comfort for Mourners by Henry Law, abridgedSorrow has crossed the threshold of your home and now sits a downcast inhabitant in your heart. You mourn as one from whom all joy is fled. The saddened countenance–the open fount of tears–the swelling...
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Faith is Made Up of Three Things, by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)KnowledgeKnowledge comes first. “How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?” I want to be informed of a fact before I can possibly believe it. “Faith cometh by hearing” (Romans 10:17). We...
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The Holy Spirit is Good, Adapted from Morning and Evening, by Charles Spurgeon, 1891 Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,...
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“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 The way to Heaven lies through much tribulation. All our troubles are not over when we are saved by Christ; nay, then commonly our greatest sorrows begin! Nor are we to expect freedom from...
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“Moses chose to suffer affliction along with the people of God–rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time!” Hebrews 11:25 The choice was done. Moses was determined. He had counted the cost: Instead of honor–shame; instead of...
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Whatever trials you have, my dear brother, Christ is all in all to meet them. Are you: Poor? He will make you rich in your poverty by His consoling presence. Sick? He will make your bed in your sickness, and so will make your sick-bed better than the walks of health....
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“Our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction!” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Apart from the Spirit, the Bible cannot quicken, nor sanctify, nor comfort. It may be . . . read constantly, searched...
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“For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and chastises every son whom He receives.” Hebrews 12:6 Oh, could we always analyze the embittered cup–how astonished would we be to find that in the bitterest draught that ever touched our lips, the...
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True consecration, by J.R. Miller, from “The Shining Light” 1911 “It is the Lord’s will. Let Him do what He thinks best.” 1 Samuel 3:18 The heart of consecration is not devotion to this or that kind of service for Christ–but...
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Romans 8:28 All things work together for good to those who love God. Observe what Paul says and make no exception. ALL things work together for good! Even affliction is very useful and profitable to the godly. Be confirmed in your faith. Give glory to God, and...
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“The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need!” Psalm 23:1 “He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young!” Isaiah 40:11...
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