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Order and Argument in Prayer

Job 23:3

… You may be as dear to his heart as Jesus Christ himself, and yet for a small moment he may forsake you, and in a little wrath he …

Psalm 79

Psalm 79

… By prayer; by pleading his name, his glory, and the blood of Jesus. Verse 8. A sinner's confession, petition, and plea. Verse 9. I. A threefold prayer …

The Minister’s Self-Watch

… I can only weep and agonise for souls in my own renewed nature, therefore must I watchfully maintain the tenderness which was in Christ Jesus. It will be …

True Prayer—True Power!

Mark 11:24

… I do not find Jesus Christ quoted Scripture in prayer. They did not pray in other people’s words, but they prayed in their own. God does not …

Psalm 108

Psalm 108

… The mercy of God was then great above the heavens, when the God man, Christ Jesus, was raised to the highest heavens, and the truth of our salvation …

Psalm 101

Psalm 101

… As the kingdom of David was only a faint image of the kingdom of Christ, we ought to set Christ before our view; who, although he may bear …

Psalm 149

Psalm 149

… But Jesus' gifts are not himself: I cannot be satisfied with his gifts, while I know that to others he gives his Person. It is Jesus himself I …

The New “Helensburgh House,” Nightingale Lane

… eternal life which He has given to all who believe on His Son, Jesus Christ. “Mr. Ruskin came to see me one day, many years ago, and amongst …

Psalm 142

Psalm 142

… a) Christ's brow girt about with rare praise. b) Christ's people compassing and accompanying us in costliest service. c) A new life of bounty and blessing …

Psalm 2

Psalm 2

… The very heathen are given to Christ, and the uttermost parts of the earth for his possession. Psalm 2:8. Secondly. Jesus Christ is his saints' King. He …

Psalm 25

Psalm 25

… As the Collect for Ascension day expresses it, "Grant O Lord, that like as we do believe thy only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended …

Psalm 145

Psalm 145

… What a wealth of varied praise will thus be presented through Christ Jesus! DIVISION. The psalm does not fall into any marked divisions, but is one and indivisible …

Stewards

… The text, however, does not call us simply ministers or servants, but it adds,  “of Christ.”  We are not the servants of men, but of the Lord Jesus …

Psalm 83

Psalm 83

… Joseph of Arimathaea was a disciple of Jesus; but secretly, for fear of the Jews. And Nicodemus, from the same cause, came to Jesus by night. They had …

Pure Fun

… Newington Butts,—’But we preach Christ crucified.’ Let others hold up Jesus simply as an Example, if they will; ‘but we preach Christ crucified.’ Let any, who like …

Psalm 78

Psalm 78

… Streams from the Rock Christ Jesus. I. Their source. 2. Their variety. 3. Their abundance. —B. Davies, of Greenwich. Verses 12-17. Obstinacy of unbelief. It makes head …

Psalm 86

Psalm 86

… All the words are spoken exclusively by Christ, who is both God and man.— Psalt. Cassiodori, 1491. Whole Psalm. In this Psalm Christ the Son of God and …

The Call to the Ministry

… 22:17.) The propagation of the gospel is left, not to a few, but to all the disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ: according to the measure of …

Psalm 59

Psalm 59

… This was a righteous wish, and if it be untempered by the gentleness of Jesus, we must remember that it is a soldier's prayer, and the wish …

Psalm 30

Psalm 30

… Who would not be joyful that knows Jesus? The first beams of the morning brings us comfort when Jesus is the day dawn, and all believers know it …

Psalm 111

Psalm 111

… As for spiritual meat, that has been plentifully furnished them in Christ Jesus; they have been fed with the finest of the wheat, and made to feast on …

Building “Our Holy and Beautiful House”

… the Lord Jesus Christ in verity and truth hath a hearty welcome, and is not only permitted, but invited to communion with the Church of Christ. However, we …

Psalm 44

Psalm 44

… If any of you would abide by Jesus Christ in this storm, try how ye have covenanted with him, and how ye have closed the bargain with him …

Psalm 146

Psalm 146

… is my God, my own God by covenant, and by blood relationship in Christ Jesus. I have no being apart from my God, therefore, I will not attempt …

The “Down-grade” Controversy Foreshadowed

… I submit them respectfully to my brethren in the ministry, and in ‘ the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ,’ deeply feeling the importance of the subjects to which …

Psalm 126

Psalm 126

… it shall grow up to heaven, for it is sown in the side of Jesus Christ who is in heaven. "He that believeth on God", this is the …

Psalm 49

Psalm 49

… Jesus Christ did not redeem us that we should live for ever, and not see corruption. It was the privilege of Jesus Christ the Redeemer not to see …

Psalm 138

Psalm 138

… There is no acceptable worship except through him; but we can offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Then, set the Lord Jesus Christ before your …

Psalm 116

Psalm 116

… The combination of grace and righteousness in the dealings of God with his servants can only be explained by remembering the atoning sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ …

Psalm 50

Psalm 50

… garden, and plucks up the full blown flower and the ripened fruit, so Jesus Christ enters the garden of his church and gathers his saints to himself; for …

Psalm 95

Psalm 95

… Jesus Christ, Divine Shepherd of our souls, who not only feeds us in his pastures, but himself leads us with his hand, as intelligent sheep. Loving Shepherd, who …

Psalm 65

Psalm 65

… What a delightful title for the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Every right and sincere prayer is as surely heard as it is offered. Here …

John Ploughman's Talk

… BODY OF JOHN PLOUGHMAN, waiting for the appearing of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. IVe often heard tell of patience on a monu- MONUMENTS. 217 ment, but …

Psalm 77

Psalm 77

… The spouse of Christ can say, "I sleep, but my heart waketh, "So 5:2. How much more should she say, "Mine eyes wake, and my heart waketh …

Psalm 135

Psalm 135

… Upon the Arminian's plan (if absurdity can deserve the name of a plan), the glorious work of God's salvation, and the eternal redemption of Jesus Christ …

Psalm 66

Psalm 66

… God shall show himself to be the God not of Jews only, but of Gentiles also; these shall as well cry Christ, as those Jesus; these say, Father …

Psalm 10

Psalm 10

… Come, Lord Jesus, and glorify thy people. Amen and Amen. EXPLANATORY NOTES AND QUAINT SAYINGS Whole Psalm. There is not, in my judgment, a Psalm which describes the …

Psalm 143

Psalm 143

… Three things must be done by all those that would hide themselves with Christ. 1. You must put away sin by repentance. Jesus Christ will not be a …

Psalm 73

Psalm 73

… A man should make his peace with God, in and through the Mediator Jesus Christ; for, until once that be done, a man must be said to be …

Psalm 17

Psalm 17

… Jesus Christ himself is a stumbling-block to some, and the doctrines of grace have been the occasion of offence to many. Grace alone can hold up our …