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There is None like Jesus!
Song of Solomon 5:9-10 “What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.”
Our Beloved alone can do sinners good. His blood alone atones. He loved us unto death!
Jesus has at once an almighty arm--and a brother's heart!
None is more exalted--yet none stoops so low!
None is mightier--yet none is more tender! He shall not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax.
He is meek and lowly, merciful and mild--at the same time He is the omnipotent Jehovah!
He enlightens, purifies and comforts the heart!
His word cannot be broken!
His power cannot be resisted!
The law of heavenly kindness is in His heart!
Great is His faithfulness!
His royal titles are . . .
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!
To the pious, Jesus is the source of . . .
all hope, all joy, all peace, all life, all comfort.
Jesus is still as gentle, as kind, as tender as when He . . .
wept at the grave of Lazarus, gave eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame, or granted mercy to a wretch hanging by His side.
In Him dwell all excellencies! He is full of grace and truth!
He takes poor, vile, ignorant, guilty, helpless sinners--raises them to sonship with God, and makes them partakers of His holiness!
There is none like Him--no, not one! He is the chief among ten thousand!
Wherever He is, there is heaven! There is none like Jesus!
Song of Solomon 5:16 “His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."
Revelation 5:12 “Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.”
--William S. Plumer

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From Such Withdrawal Thyself
1 Timothy 6:3-5: "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.”
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ produces a humble and loving spirit; but religion without Christ (even though quite Orthodox) fills the mind with pride, vanity, and self-esteem. These people often spend their time in controversy, dispute, and strife over words, ordinances, laws, church discipline, and government. Their ministry and conduct with others produce quarrels and dissension, insults and suspicion, in the end jealousy…“From such withdrawal thyself.” The true grace of God holds and proclaims the Gospel of His glory in the Spirit of our Lord and will bring His people together in righteousness, joy, and peace. --Pastor Henry Mahan

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God’s Sovereign Reign
Word by: Jim Byrd Tune: “O For a Thousand Tongues”

1. Let every heart and voice unite
To sing our Maker’s praise;
Extol the glories of our God,
And loud His anthems raise.

2. He works His perfect, holy will
Throughout His vast domain;
For time and all eternity,
God sovereignly shall reign.

3. All men and angels, demons too,
Accomplish His design;
For all creation works His will
To make His glories shine.

4. Bow humbly at the sovereign throne,
Of Him who is our King;
Come praise the Lord with heart and voice,
And of His greatness sing.

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Daily Readings - June 18-24, 2017