Peace

Simple Fact and Simple Faith

Acts 13:38

… Though the blood of the beast quieted some of his scruples and eased some of his terrors, it did not, could not, give him perfect peace! He must …

The Soul's Crisis

Luke 18:37

… Go in peace." Now, it may be that some here to whom I am speaking think that this preaching is all child's play and that our talking …

Man Humbled, God Exalted

Isaiah 2:17

… When the Holy Spirit gives faith—joy and peace come immediately. But I believe that, as a general rule, God strips before He clothes, and when He means …

A Precious Drop Of Honey

Isaiah 49:16

… When He saved His people—when He created Israel for Himself, I hear it said—"He shall rest in His love. He shall rejoice over you with singing …

A Threefold Slogan

Luke 10:44

… They have retired from business to get a little rest, and yet they could find no rest in their retirement! You must have known others who, the more …

The Novelties of Divine Mercy

Lamentations 3:22

… God grant that we may not rest on our laurels, saying, "We did such-and-such when we were young," or, "We gave so much yesterday to the …

'Tempted of the Devil'

Matthew 4:1

… Inasmuch as we are to do as the old knights did in war time—to sleep with the helmet and breast plate buckled on—you may rest assured …

Secret Sins

Psalm 19:12

… On the one hand, there is a transient happiness, and afterwards overwhelming woe; in this case there is a solid peace and everlasting joy, and after it overflowing …

“The Boy-Preacher of the Fens”

… I can fall into His arms, though I cannot rest on my own merits, for I have none. Jesus and Jesus alone is my defense. I know you …

Overwhelming Obligations

Psalm 116:12

… But, my Brothers and Sisters in Christ, you who have something better than this life to rest upon, I touch a higher and a sweeter string—a chord …

Faith Hand in Hand With Fear

Psalm 56:3

… These went in front and they seemed to be worth all the rest that were behind. They were the pioneers that cleared the way for the others. Now …

Our Lord's Posture in Ascension

Luke 24:50-53

… Had He never suffered, you could never have been saved. "The chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes we are healed." The disciples saw …

The Oil and the Vessels

2 Kings 4:6

… occasions for temptation, will He restrain His power and the oil shall cease. Rest assured that God's bounty will keep pace with your true capacity and, "verily …

The Men that “Sell the Books”

… writer one of his own works can surely persuade anybody to buy the rest of the books he has in his pack.” On November 1, 1866, the first …

Going Home—A Christmas Sermon

Mark 5:19

… Young has most truly said,— “The first sure symptoms of a mind in health Are rest of heart and pleasure found at home.” Avoid, my friends, above all …

Particular Election

2 Peter 1:10-11

… he tells you, “I rest in none else but Jesus.” But mark him as he looks back to his past life. “In such a place,” says he, “I …

Christ's Prayer and Plea

Psalm 16:1

… are among those whom Christ entreated His Father to keep—and you may rest assured that He will certainly do so! Christ will never lose one of the …

Confession of Christ

Matthew 10:32

… Let him find out under whose ministry he will be best edified, in whose membership he can most sweetly find rest. Let him not be ashamed to go …

Grace For Communion

Solomon 4:16

… It may be that "So He gives His beloved sleep." To those who are worn with labor, rest is sweet. Blessed are they who enjoy a Sabbath of …

Psalm 63

Psalm 63

… We are in very truth always in a weary land, for this is not our rest; and it is marvellous that believers do not more continuously thirst after …

The Dejected Lover

Solomon 3:1-4

… But she sought on—she would never rest until she had found Him. Believer, if you would have fellowship with Christ, you must be in continual quest after …

The Believer A New Creature

2 Corinthians 5:17

… second one, namely, to be with Christ; to be his companions in the rest which he has attained, all his work and labour done; to be with him …

The Pilgrim's Longings

Hebrews 11:15-16

… In the better land you shall find the rest which you never can find here, and need not wish to find, for the land is polluted; let us …

The Sick Man Left Behind

2 Timothy 4:20

… His enforced rest will be the better enjoyed if he knows that the Church of God is not a sufferer because of it. And his whole mind and …

The Double Cleansing

Zechariah 13:1

… It is a good sign of the working of Divine Grace in the heart when a man begins to feel himself filthy—when he says, "I cannot rest …

Psalm 50

Psalm 50

… an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek; and his rest shall be glorious." Isa 11:10. This is the main end of the gospel …

Beggars Becoming Princes

1 Samuel 2:8

… Why is the spiritual beggar said to be on a, dunghill? I think it must be, first, to show that he is as worthless as the rest of …

A Promise and Precedent

John 16:14

… Life, and health, and peace possessing From the sinner's dying Friend. Here I'll sit forever viewing Mercy's streams, in streams of blood. Precious drops! My …

'Marvelous Loving Kindness'

Psalm 17:7

… One other meaning of the text may be show Your "marvelous loving kindness" to me, now, in my experience, that I may rest in You. Let me, now …

Spiritual Religion

John 6:63

… care, first of all, that the spirit is there and then we may rest quite sure that the flesh and blood of the devotion will take care of …

Mourning at the Sight of the Crucified

Luke 23:48

… What will become of our nation if we have slain the Prince of Peace? How will God visit us if we have put His Prophet to death!" Such …

Love's Great Reason

1 John 4:19

… He gives us His life for our example, His Throne for our rest at the last. Oh, generous Love, nothing do You withhold! You reserve nothing for Yourself …

Turn or Burn

Psalm 7:12

… punishment of the wicked is demanded by the highest mercy to the rest of mankind. Rest assured, however, that he is just, and that the words I am …

Beloved, and yet Afflicted

John 11:3

… not dread it, but rather ‘long for evening to undress, that you may rest with God.’ IV. I will close with A QUESTION’Jesus loved Martha, and her …

Mr. Fearing Comforted

Matthew 14:31

… Look to thyself for peace! Why, there ne’er can be any in this land of war. Look to thine own heart for joy! There can be none …

Believers A Blessing

Zechariah 8:13

… children of Israel, whom the Lord of Hosts has favored above all the rest of mankind!" You remember that old Jacob, when he blessed the sons of Joseph …

Comfort for the Tempted

1 Corinthians 10:13

… others who have gone before you and who have now entered into their rest— "Once they were mourning here below, And wet their couch with tears. They wrestled …

Storming the Battlements

Jeremiah 5:10

… hearths shall now be staid; that the tyrant shall be humbled; and that peace shall be restored. With this view of it, let our hearts leap for joy …

Our Sympathizing High Priest

Hebrews 5:7-10

… Humanity, or otherwise we lose the Sacrificial death, the Resurrection and all the rest—and the Brotherhood of our Lord, which is a grand source of consolation, also …

Paul's First Prayer

Acts 9:11

… But oh, how marvelous was the power of God! Jesus stays this man in his mad career; just as with his lance in rest he was dashing against …