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Deliverance from Captivity William Nicholson, 1862 "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim deliverance to the captives , and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed" Luke 4:18 The mission of Christ to ... Lee mas

Precious Faith! William Nicholson, 1862 "Precious faith!" 2 Peter 1:1 Worldly men dote upon riches and prestige, and power, and pleasures, and possessions — but however highly they may be prized, the Christian possesses something infinitely more valuable. He has "precious faith" in Christ, which sec... Lee mas

Experimental Religion William Nicholson, 1862 "Come, and hear, all you who fear God, and I will declare what he has done for my soul!" Psalm 66:16 Religion is not a formal gloomy thing. "The kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit." The lost sinn... Lee mas

The Life of Faith William Nicholson, 1862 "Now the just shall live by faith." Hebrews 10:38 The preceding verses allude to the sufferings of the primitive Christians. These would have been overwhelming had they been destitute of faith, "You joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, becaus... Lee mas

Rejection of Divine Life by William Nicholson, 1862 "And you will not come unto me, that you might have life!" John 5:40 By this declaration, Christ charges the Jews with obstinate infidelity. Some of them had heard the testimony of God from Heaven — the announcements of John the Baptist. They had h... Lee mas

The Wedding Garment! William Nicholson, 1862 "But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding garment. 'Friend,' he asked, 'how did you get in here without a wedding garment?' The man was speechless. Then the king told the attendants, 'Bind him hand ... Lee mas

Christ Our Passover William Nicholson, 1862 A METAPHORICAL SKETCH "Christ our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us!" 1 Corinthians 5:7 The Passover was a solemn festival of the Jews, and was instituted to commemorate the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, and the Divine regard to them when... Lee mas

The Happiness of the Righteous William Nicholson, 1862 "Say to the righteous that it will go well with them, for they will eat the fruit of their actions. Woe to the wicked! It will go badly with him, for what he deserves will be done to him." Isaiah 3:10-11 The greatest happiness a man can realize ... Lee mas

The Character and Privileges of the Righteous William Nicholson, 1862 "But let all those that put their trust in you rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because you defend them; let them also who love your name, be joyful in you." Psalm 5:11. "But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them e... Lee mas

PRAYER William Nicholson, 1862 "He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him. He shall see His face with joy, for He restores to man His righteousness." Job 33:26 Prayer is an important duty, and absolutely necessary . There can be no saving religion without prayer. It distinguishes a Christian ... Lee mas