Category: Excerpts
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Thou art the blessed God, happy in Thyself, source of happiness in Thy creatures,My maker, benefactor, proprietor, upholder.Thou hast produced and sustained me, supported and indulged me, saved and kept me;Thou art in every situation able to meet my needs and miseries.May I live by Thee, live for Thee, never be satisfied with my Christian…
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There are many things in life that can change unexpectedly. Circumstances change,relationships change, health changes, and the future can sometimes seem uncertain. Butfor the believer, there is one glorious certainty that never changes: the love of God inChrist Jesus.Romans 8 begins with the wonderful declaration that there is “now no condemnationfor those who are in Christ Jesus” (v.…
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It is good that there is One who is always the same and who is always with us. It is good that there is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life. Let us not set our soul’s affections upon rusting, moth-eaten decaying treasures but set our hearts upon Him who remains…
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When Jesus gathered with His disciples on the night before His crucifixion, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and said, “This is my body which is given for you.; do this in remembrance of Me.” Then He took the cup and said, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed…
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As I cross the threshold of this day I commit myself, Soul, body, affairs, friends, to Thy care; Watch over, keep, guide, direct, sanctify, bless me.Incline my heart to Thy ways;Mould me wholly into the image of Jesus, as a potter forms clay;May my lips be a well-tuned harp to sound Thy praise;Let those around see me…
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O Saviour of sinners, Thy name is excellent, Thy glory high, Thy compassions unfailing,Thy condescension wonderful, Thy mercy tender.I bless Thee for the discoveries, invitations, promises of the gospel,For in them is pardon for rebels, liberty for captives, Health for the sick, salvation for the lost.I come to Thee in Thy beloved name of Jesus;Re-impress Thy…