Cloud of Witness

O, stand amazed at His free grace! by Thomas Sherman, 1812

From “Divine Breathings: Or, ” Pious Soul Thirsting after Christ” by Thomas Sherman, 1812

Life is like a painted dream! by Octavius Winslow (1808-1878)

“For this God is our God for ever and ever…” (Ps 48:14) The world passes away. Everything here in this present world is changing.

Comfort in Afflictions, by AW Pink (1886-1952)

Everyone suffers, but how people suffer varies. AW Pink tells how to lighten the afflictions of this life and persevere in faith.

COVID-19 and “This is the Finger of God!” by J.C. Ryle

COVID-19 is creating fear and confusion. J.C. Ryle preached compassionately, and with conviction, when The Great Cattle Plague afflicted England (1865-67).

Waiting on God in Humble Hope and Fear by Andrew Murray (1828-1917)

Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy… Is your soul waiting on the LORD

The Athanasian Creed (c.298-373)

Athanasius of Alexandria was a fourth-century defender of the faith. He focused on the scriptural doctrines of the Trinity (Trinitarianism) and the person of Jesus Christ (Christology).

The Rest! by James Smith, 1865

Heaven will be a rest from. . . It will be a rest with . . . It will be a rest for… Find rest for today in that which is to come.

“Sickness and Death are Perpetually Undermining Our Lives” by Samuel Davies (1724 – 1761)

Samuel Davies: God is the guardian and deliverer of His people! Sickness and death are perpetually undermining our lives. Yet God preserves us.

The more the Bible is studied! by Frederick Marsh, (1858-1931)

The more the Bible is studied–the more there is found in it to be studied. Fresh light, strength, joy, help, grace, and blessing–break out from it!

“Four Degrees of Love” by Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 – 1153)

You ask me, “why should God be loved?” I answer: the reason for loving God is…

Christ, Who is Our Life, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-1892

Oh! how safe, how honored, how happy is the Christian, since Christ is our life! He is the source, sustenance, solace, object, and exemplar
of our lives.

The Furnace of Affliction! by William Nicholson and Milburn Cockrell, mid 19th century

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1

The Value of Things by James Meikle, August 1, 1765

A saint of old, from the mid-1700s, was fond of making lists — lists of the value of things, here and now and things to come.

“And We Ought to be Content with That” by James Smith, circa 1840s

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing–we will be content with that. 1 Timothy 6:6-8

The Cup of Wrath! by Andrew Bonar (1810-1892)

“In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of red wine mixed with spices! He pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs!” Psalm 75:8

Reformers You Might Not Know: Wycliffe, Hus, Tyndale

Martin Luther began The Reformation with his bold stand on salvation by grace alone. But there were others who went before him who just as boldly proclaimed God’s truths. Who were they?