Jesus could accomplish man's redemption in no other way than by crucifixion—He must die, and die the death of the cross. What light and glory beam around the cross! Of what prodigies of grace is it the instrument, of what...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The staggering faith of Thomas was held up, when nothing save the sight of the nail-prints could reassure him; and it was on similar ground that the beloved John was confronted in Patmos, when he fell at the feet of the glorious One. This same...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Come unto me, ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This is one of the most solemn gospel-offers in the whole New Testament. The words labouring and heavy laden do not restrict the offer and invitation to such as are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"All is love. Affliction is the expression of paternal love. It is from the deepest recess of the fountain of love that sorrow flows down to us. And love cannot wrong us. It blesses, but cannot curse. Its utterances and actions are all of peace...[ abbreviated | read entire ]