NONE CAST OUT “This is the resting place, let the weary rest; and this is the place of repose”— “I delight to sit in His shade, and His fruit is sweet to my taste.” Song 2:3 “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” John 6:37 An invitation to every burdened Israelite—every way-worn pilgrim [...]
The Burial of Christ -MacDuff “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and was buried, and rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4 It was absolutely necessary, that our Savior should not merely die — but also be buried, as appears from several considerations. It was necessary, [...]
The Divine Redeemer “And he shall send them a Savior, and a great one; and he shall deliver them.” Isaiah 19:20 That godly man, John Newton, used to complain in his advancing years that his memory was greatly failing him — a complaint that is frequently heard from those who are going down the hill [...]
CHRIST EVER THE SAME Palms of Elim John MacDuff,1879 “This is the resting place, let the weary rest; and this is the place of repose”—”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 We may well sit under this shadow of the Beloved with great delight. Human life, outwardly, inwardly, is a [...]
THE GOOD SHEPHERD “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said,” “I am the Good Shepherd. I know My sheep — and My sheep know Me.” — John 10:14 “The Good Shepherd” — well can the sheep who know His voice, attest the truthfulness and faithfulness of this endearing name and word. Where [...]
A union which will last forever! (John MacDuff, “The Christian’s Pathway” 1858″) “My Beloved is mine — and I am His!” Song of Songs 2:14 This is the language of the Christian in the book of Canticles. How great is the blessedness involved in such an assurance! My beloved Jesus is mine . . . [...]
GOD’S CLOSING CALL “Now is the time of God’s favor; behold! now is the day of salvation.” 2 Cor. 6:2 Reader! How does it stand with you? Is the question of your soul’s salvation finally and forever settled? Are you at peace with God? Can you say with Paul, in the prospect of death, “I [...]
THE BLESSED HOPE “This is the resting place, let the weary rest; and this is the place of repose”— “That blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior, Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:13 This is rest under God’s Palm-trees of promise, with a glorious vista seen through their branches. Their fronds [...]
THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD (John MacDuff, “The Night Watches”) “Where shall I go from Your Spirit? Where shall I flee from Your presence?” Psalm 139:7 The omnipresence of God! How baffling to any finite comprehension! To think that above us, and around us, and within us — there is Deity — the invisible footprints of [...]
SOVEREIGNTY “How precious are Your thoughts unto me, O God!” “I form the light — and create darkness; I make peace — and create evil! I the LORD do all these things!” — Isaiah 45:7 What a sad world this would be — were it governed by Fate! Were its blended lights and shadows, its [...]
Ephesians 4:20-24. But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.