(Henry Law, “Psalms”) “O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked, and make the righteous secure.” Psalm 7:9 Sights and sounds of evil are anguish to a pious heart. They pain him, because they are abhorrent to his new nature. He turns from them as images […]
“I am the Root and the Offspring of David.”—Rev. 22:16 Let attention be now fixed on the announcement of Jesus: “I am the Root and the Offspring of David.” Incredulity is startled, and exclaims: It cannot be! How can one person be alike the parent and the progeny of another! How can He originate and […]
Psalm 110 A magnificent display of the exaltation and sovereignty of Christ as High Priest of the Church is exhibited. It is delightful to study this glorious office. The contemplation tends to sanctify. May it mold us into heavenly likeness! 1. “The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make […]
“I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”—Rev. 22:13 Exceeding grandeur marks this designation. The crown fits not a mortal head. The jewel sparkles not on human breast. Infinity is its scope. It stretches from everlasting to everlasting. It cannot belong to less than Deity. The ground […]
SERMON – SPIRITUAL FEARS (extract Henry Law) If there is a picture, in which all enchanting beauty shines, it is that which represents the state of the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Gal. 3:26. Every joy should glow in their cup. They are called to a song swelling with melody, which cannot be […]
Psalm 26 Prayers, professions, and resolves are here interlinked. May the Holy Spirit draw holy lessons for us! 1. “Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.” The voice of Jesus should be here first heard. He appeals from all injustice […]
THE WILLING SERVANT (extract) Henry Law written in 1855 originally called the Gospel in Exodus. “But the slave may plainly declare, ‘I love my master, my wife, and my children. I would rather not go free.’ If he does this, his master must present him before God. Then his master must take him to the […]
THE COVENANT “I will establish My Covenant between Me and you, and your seed after you, in their generations, for an everlasting Covenant.” Genesis 17:7 Reader! does your conscience certify that you are a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ? Have you cast a helpless soul into His helpful arms? Have you buried all […]
The good Shepherd’s flock (Henry Law, “Deuteronomy” 1858) “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 The good Shepherd’s flock is widely scattered. They wander far on hills, and valleys, in every land, and every climate. Some pant beneath a tropic sun. Some shiver in perpetual snows. A watchful […]