Holiness

In the Sunny South (Continued)

… If ever there was a country in which men should see traces of Jesus, next to the Holy Land, this Riviera is the favoured spot. It is a …

On the Voice

… Everybody leaned forward, fearing that something good was being lost in the air, but their straining was in vain; a holy mutter was all they could discern. If …

Jesus Asleep on a Pillow

… The Saviour must be up again in the morning, preaching and working miracles, and if He does not sleep, He will not be fit for His holy duty …

First Literary Friends

… In the sermon on 'The Bible,' the respective characteristics of the holy penmen are sketched with a masterly comprehension of their peculiarities and command of words. . . . The beautiful …

Memories of my Father

… His blameless example, his holy consistency, his genial love, his generous liberality, his wise counsel, and his fearless fidelity to God and His truth, are all on a …

Mr. Evil-Questioning Tried and Executed

2 Kings 5:12

… Now, Lord Will-be-will, according to John Bunyan, in his allegory of the Holy War, kept an officer called Mr. Diligence, who used to go about listening …

Mr. Spurgeon as a Literary Man

… author : — ” Divines who have studied the Scriptures have left us great stores of holy thought which we do well to use. Their expositions can never be a substitute …

Psalm 94

Psalm 94

… ergo." Here are bills and prayers for mercies; but who looks after the issue, the teaching, the holy use? Sanctified afflictions are very good evidences, and so very …

'Peace! Perfect Peace!'

Isaiah 26:3

… That is, the holy influence of his life and conversation shall be as fragrant to God and men as are the perfumes exhaled by the sweet flowers upon …

Deacons and Elders; Pastors and Teachers

… The past generation of deacons is to be spoken of with reverence in all places where holy memories are cherished; but, out of them all, my friend, counsellor …

“Westwood”

… the same blessed process might be repeated by the effectual working of the Holy Spirit. At one time, bees were kept at " Westwood," and Mr. Spurgeon was intensely …

God Forgiving Sin

Isaiah 55:7-9

… It is a trifle, a mere mistake, a failure of judgment, a little going aside—but when the Holy Spirit begins to deal with them sin grows to …

Law and Grace

Romans 5:20

… soul, I reckon it my duty to communicate it to you, with the holy aid of the Spirit. “The law entered that the offence might abound.” I will …

Help for Your Sickness

Matthew 8:16

… The Savior would gladly have healed them on the Sabbath, for that was to Him a high day for holy work—but they did not think it right …

Christ's Marvellous Giving

Titus 2:14

… In the course of nature God would have been as holy and as heavenly without us as he is with us, and the pomp of yonder skies would …

The Pastors’ College, 1861-1878

… All of us engaged in the enterprise feel our entire dependence upon the Holy Spirit; and, hence, we value, beyond all price, the prayers of the saints. We …

Loyal to the Core

2 Samuel 15:21

… May the Holy Ghost give thee grace thus to begin, thus to perservre, and thus to end. It involved, next, for Ittai that he was to do his …

Happy Childhood at Stambourne

… grow a many ‘taturs if it wor ploughed up.” What cared he for holy memories? What were meditation and contemplation to him? Is it not the chief end …

The Poor Man's Prayer

Psalm 106:4

… let me whisper a half word into your ear and may God the Holy Spirit make it a comfort to you. You need not say, if you have …

The Blood-Shedding

… But why, you ask, oh why hath he thus ascended, and whither is he gone ? Behold he entereth, not into the holy place made with hands, but be …

Pride Catechized

Job 34:33

… O Lord, if You will but save me, save me Your way! If I may be delivered from this accursed sin of mine and made pure and holy …

The Strait Gate

Luke 13:24

… I could tell him the way of salvation in the very words of Holy Scripture." I spoke to him, but he gave me no answer. I spoke again …

Experiences after Conversion

… But I had a weight on my mind, because I could not be as holy as I wanted to be. I could not live without sin. When I …

Mr. Spurgeon as a Literary Man (Continued)

… Durham's Christ Crucified: — " Much prized." Practical Reflections on Every Verse of the Holy Gospels, by a clergyman : — "Good, simple, marred." Poetical Works of George Herbert : — " Much valued …

Cheer For The Faint-Hearted

Judges 13:23

… temple? I went to the House of God with the company that kept holy day. His name to me was as ointment poured forth. My soul delighted herself …

But a Step

1 Samuel 20:3

… whole life in that blessed service which is joy and peace! May the Holy Spirit of His great love make it so with many here present! Suppose that …

To Die Or Not To Die!

2 Corinthians 5:8

… break my peace again"— it is a good desire, for to be perfectly holy is an aspiration worthy of the best of men. You may—I am sure …

The Question of Fear and the Answer of Faith

Job 23:6

… Thy heart is a temple of the Holy Ghost, and thou shalt yet overcome. “But can I ever stand firm in such-and-such evil day?” Oh! yes …

Our Lord's Solemn Enquiry

Matthew 27:46

… the presence of the burning bush, because the place whereon he stood was holy ground. Beloved, there is another reason why we should not venture to preach from …

A Bottle in the Smoke

Psalm 119:83

… we are only blessed by feeling it, under the agency of God’s Holy Spirit. Christian man! do not blush, because you are like a bottle in the …

The Glorious Right Hand Of The Lord

Numbers 11:23

… Let us cut the thistles up if there are any, and may the Holy Spirit plant the evergreen fir of hope, the towering pine of love, and the …

Forgiveness

Isaiah 43:25

… you Pharisees except this—By so much as you think yourself righteous and holy, by so much shall ye be cast out of God’s presence at last …

The Ship on Fire—A Voice of Warning

Genesis 19:17

… I do not know, but I think this is one of the most difficult things in the gospel ministry, a matter worthy of the Holy Ghost’s power …

A Type and Its Teaching

Genesis 22:8

… the Holy One in the midst of you; and I will not enter into the city. Remember that when God entered into Sodom and saw its sin, then …

Joseph Attacked by the Archers

Genesis 49:23

… Oh, holy infatuation, heavenly furor, would that we could bite others until they had the same madness. We think, if to go to heaven be mad, we will …

The Believer's Challenge

Romans 8:34

… It is the challenge of a justified sinner protesting with holy and inspired fervour that his character is clear and his conscience clean, even in the sight of …

Israel at the Red Sea

Psalm 106:9

… No holy chrism hath efficacy to baptize; it is the Spirit, who alone can dedicate us in the waters of the sea of tribulation. You are brought into …

A Miracle of Grace

… And, then, being established in his kingdom, he proceeded to use his high influence for holy purposes. He ruled his subjects in the fear of the Lord; and …

Peter Walking on the Sea

Matthew 14:28-31

… to attempt something in His service! And may you be taught by the Holy Spirit to set about it wisely! And may you be enabled by that sufficiency …

The Duty of Remembering the Poor

Galatians 2:10

… Grace is a plant which derives the whole of its support from God the Holy Spirit, and is therefore entirely independent of the circumstances of man. But yet …