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Has God set before us such a wonderful possession as the saints' everlasting rest, and made us capable of such unimaginable happiness? Why, then, don't all of the children of this kingdom exert themselves more to help others to enjoy it? We see the glory of the kingdom, while others around us do not... Read More

Dated February 1739/1740. Three sermons Psalm 94:8-11 Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise? He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see? He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledg... Read More

Choose you this day whom ye will serve. (Joshua 24:15) Will is the whole man active. I cannot give up my will, I must exercise it. I must will to obey, and I must will to receive God's Spirit. When God gives a vision of truth it is never a question of what He will do, but of what we will do. The Lor... Read More

Thou shalt have no other gods before me.' Exod 20: 3. Why is the commandment in the second person singular, Thou? Why does not God say, You shall have no other gods? Because the commandment concerns every one, and God would have each one take it as spoken to him by name. Though we are forward to tak... Read More

'Hallowed be thy name.' Matt 6: 9. Having spoken of the introduction to the Lord's prayer, After this manner therefore pray ye,' and the preface, Our Father which art in heaven;' I come, thirdly, to the prayer itself, which consists of seven petitions. The first petition is: Hallowed be thy name.' I... Read More

The Tender Anxieties of Ministers for Their People by Samuel Davies, January 8, 1758 "My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ is formed in you, I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice: for I stand in doubt of you." Galatians 4:19-20 Nothing could be more... Read More

Saints Saved with Difficulty; and the Certain Perdition of the Wicked A funeral sermon by Samuel Davies, August 21, 1756 "For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us—what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And if it is hard for ... Read More

Man's Natural Blindness in Things of Religion Jonathan Edwards 1739/1740 Three sermons "Understand, you brutish among the people: and you fools, when will you be wise? He who planted the ear, shall he not hear? he who formed the eye, shall he not see? He who chastises the heathen, shall not he corre... Read More

Importance of Exemplary Piety William Nicholson, 1862 "Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside." Colossians 4:5 The holy tendency of the Gospel is one of the principal evidences of its Divine origin. It not only brings salvation, but teaches and expects us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, ... Read More

Seven Divine Looks Arthur Pink, 1950 Much is said in Scripture about the eyes of the LORD and His looking upon one and another: much that is solemn and searching; much that is encouraging and comforting. What a contrast is there between "I will set my eyes upon them for evil, and not for good" (Amos... Read More