Providence

The Great Supreme

Deuteronomy 32:3

… If in anything there is anything wrong, though it should have a sovereign's name attached to it, remember, only one is your Master, one is your King …

The God of the Aged

Isaiah 46:4

… that God himself is the same , whatever may be our age; and that God’s dealings towards us , both in providence and in grace, his carryings and his …

The Pastors’ College, 1861-1878 (Continued)

… Cling to the two great collateral truths of Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility. Live near to God, and love the souls of men. I make some sacrifices for …

Psalm 4

Psalm 4

… Due observation of Providence will both beget and secure inward tranquillity in your minds amidst the vicissitudes and revolutions of things in this unstable vain world. "I will …

The Fullness Of Christ—Received!

John 1:16

… We are saved by blood—through the rich, free, sovereign grace of God." Indeed, all the companies might have said the same and the dream would have been …

Roads Cleared

Isaiah 57:14

… A man takes a bad sovereign—takes half-a-dozen of them in the course of his lifetime. Does he say that all sovereigns are bad? If there …

A Prospect of Revival

Isaiah 51:3

… When God never blesses them, they never fail to bless themselves. "Divine sovereignty withholds the increase," they say. But it really is their idleness that tends to poverty …

To Die Or Not To Die!

2 Corinthians 5:8

… So says one of our poets— "How deep implanted in the breast of man The dread ofdeath!!sing its sovereign cure. Why start at death?— Where is he …

Psalm 105

Psalm 105

… They tell that it is sovereign grace that ruleth over all—it is a sovereign God. Out of a fallen world he takes whom he pleases—individuals, families …

Daily Blessings for God's People

Psalm 68:19-20

… Beloved brethren and sisters, I do not feel your imperfections, and, therefore, I do not so much perceive the sovereignty of God in dealing graciously with you, but …

Christ and His Table-Companions

… the Church wants justification by faith, the substitutionary atonement, and regeneration, and divine sovereignty to be preached from her pulpits as much as in days of yore, and …

The Fainting Soul Revived

Jonah 2:7

… the weight of God's hand can ever afterwards doubt his being, his sovereignty, or his power. Believe me, brethren, there is such an unutterable anguish, as a …

All of Grace

… But mark, the reason why God keeps His people, is the same as that which made them His people–His own free, sovereign grace. If you have been …

Psalm 119

Psalm 119

… The anguished prayer. (a) Sovereign forsaking. Sovereignty is not arbitrariness or capriciousness: perhaps its right definition is mysterious kingly love; unknown now, but justified when revealed. (b) Vicarious …

Bringing the King Back

2 Samuel 19:10

… Christ is settled on a firm foundation, and that His ultimate and undisputed sovereignty over all things in Heaven and earth and Hell is a matter of Divine …

Psalm 21

Psalm 21

… Reader, it will be a happy thing for thee if, like thy Lord, thou canst see both providence and grace preceding thee, forestalling thy needs, and preparing thy …

'No Root in Themselves'

Mark 4:17

… However, another day, seeing a sovereign lying on the ground, he said, 'No, I will not pick up another sovereign, for I lost two shillings by the last …

Saving Faith

Luke 7:50

… Her loyal reverence led her to kiss the feet of her Lord, the Sovereign of her soul, but I do not find that Jesus said, ‘Thy humility hath …

Christ—The Power and Wisdom of God

1 Corinthians 1:24

… He is the great umpire of all disputes, the great Sovereign Head of the church, the Lord of heaven, and death, and hell; and by-and-by we …

The Preacher’s Private Prayer

… If you do not pray over what you have sown, God’s sovereignty may possibly determine to give a blessing, but you have no right to expect it …

Angelic Studies

Ephesians 3:10

… The process through which he has passed—his annealing, as it were, in the fire of his fall and of his repentance—his deep obligations to Sovereign Grace …

Idleness

… Under sovereign grace, and next to faith, there is no better shield against temptation than obedience to the precept, that ye be “Not slothful in business; fervent in …

Repentance Unto Life

Acts 11:18

… Oh! sovereign grace, my heart subdue! I would be led in triumph too; A willing captive to my Lord To sing the honors of his Word.” Well now …

Hearken and Look; or, Encouragement for Believers

Isaiah 51:2-3

… By such sovereign favour one man is from his birth endowed with a superior mind and character, being adorned, even as a natural man, with much that is …

Reigning Grace

Romans 5:21

… The steps are the Divine openings of Providence as He gradually develops His mighty scheme. And see on either side—as on the Throne of Solomon there were …

Psalm 37

Psalm 37

… Even in the worst cases, where a good name is for awhile darkened, Providence will send a clearing like the dawning light, which shall increase until the man …

Psalm 57

Psalm 57

… How can the Lord be unmerciful to a trustful soul? Our faith does not deserve mercy, but it always wins it from the sovereign grace of God when …

Psalm 132

Psalm 132

… These monarchs held their crowns from God upon the terms of loyalty to their superior Sovereign, the Lord who had elevated them to their high position. They were …

Elijah’s Appeal to the Undecided

1 Kings 18:21

… rain should come, you would say that it was the common course of providence; and that would not decide you.” I tell you, all the providences that befall …

Nov. 13 — THE UNFAILING WATCH

Ps. 121:4

… keeps a city with a garrison, as a sentry keeps watch over his sovereign. None can harm those who are in such keeping. Let me put my soul …

May 16 — WE RECEIVE AS WE GIVE

Matt. 5:7

… What but sovereign grace could suggest such a promise as this? We are merciful to our fellow-mortal in pence, and the Lord forgives us ''all that debt.''

Sept. 11 — SUFFERERS MAKE STRONG BELIEVERS

Lam. 3:27

… those who suffer much in being born unto God make strong believers in sovereign grace. The yoke of censure is an irksome one, but it prepares a man …

July 29 — HE ROUTS OUR ENEMY

Zeph. 3:15

… He wriggles about like a serpent, but he cannot rule like a sovereign. He hurls in blasphemous thoughts when he has opportunity; but what a relief it is …

A Willing People and an Immutable Leader

Psalm 110:3

… not:—we know he is; he is the Lord of creation and of providence; our anxiety is about his subjects. Ofttimes do we ask, “O Lord, where shall …

Sept. 18 — COMPLETE SAFETY

Deut. 33:12

… Lord, let me abide this day consciously beneath this canopy of love, this pavilion of sovereign power. Does the third clause mean that the Lord in His temple …

Dec. 13 — EVENING BRIGHTENS INTO DAY

Zech. 14:7

… our hopes, that we are greatly amazed, and are led to praise His sovereign grace. No, it shall not be with us as our hearts are prophesying: the …

Sept. 7 — THE REACH OF ALMIGHTY GRACE

Hosea 1:10

… unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God" Hosea 1:10 Sovereign grace can make strangers into sons, and the Lord here declares His purpose to …

Sept. 3 — OUT OF SPIRITUAL DEATH

Ezek. 37:13

… as dry as any of them! Blessed was the day when free and sovereign grace sent the man of God to prophesy upon me! Glory be to God …

Loving Advice for Anxious Seekers

James 1:5

… enough make you lack wisdom, there are certain singularities in the action of providence towards you , which will fill you with dismay. Ever since you have begun to …

The True Apostolical Succession

Psalms 45:16

… We have already prayed most earnestly for our beloved Sovereign, the widowed Queen of England: may the God of all consolation cheer her lonely heart with that divine …