“If we walk in the light, as He is in the light.” — John 1:7 As He is in the light! Can we ever attain to this? Shall we ever be able to walk as clearly in the light as He is whom we call “Our Father,

“On mine arm shall they trust.” — Isaiah 51:5 In seasons of severe trial, the Christian has nothing on earth that he can trust to, and is therefore compelled to cast himself on his God alone. When his

Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed. Jeremiah 17:14 I have seen His ways, and will heal him. Isaiah 57:18 It is the sole prerogative of God to remove spiritual disease. Natural disease may

Wait on the Lord. Psalm 27:14 It may seem an easy thing to wait, but it is one of the postures which a Christian soldier learns not without years of teaching. Marching and quick-marching are much

“All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk.” — Numbers 6:4 Nazarites had taken, among other vows, one which debarred them fro

Have mercy upon me, O God. Psalm 51:1 When Dr. Carey was suffering from a dangerous illness, the enquiry was made, If this sickness should prove fatal, what passage would you select as the text f

Sing, O barren. Isaiah 54:1 Though we have brought forth some fruit unto Christ, and have a joyful hope that we are plants of His own right hand planting, yet there are times when we feel very b

Oil for the light. Exodus 25:6 My soul, how much thou needest this, for thy lamp will not long continue to burn without it. Thy snuff will smoke and become an offence if light be gone, and gone it

Into Thine hand I commit my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. Psalm 31:5 These words have been frequently used by holy men in their hour of departure. We may profitably consider

How long will it be ere they believe me? Numbers 14:11 Strive with all diligence to keep out that monster unbelief. It so dishonours Christ, that He will withdraw His visible presence if we insult