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God sees him not fit to bear greater – Richard Sibbes

“As men cherish young plants at first, and fence them about to keep them from hurt, but when they are grown, they remove them, and then leave them to the wind and weather, so God besets His children first with … Continue reading

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The Deceitfulness of the Heart of Man – Jonathan Edwards, Religious Affections

“The deceitfulness of the heart of man appears in no one thing so much as this of spiritual pride and self-righteousness. The subtlety of Satan appears in its height, in his managing persons with respect to this sin. And perhaps … Continue reading

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Puritan Prayer

O My God,Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and I would pour out all that fullness before thee in ceaseless flow. When … Continue reading

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A Sensible Thanksgiving – John Bunyan

“A sensible thanksgiving for mercies received is a mighty prayer in the Spirit of God. It prevails with Him unspeakably.” – John Bunyan https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDevotionalReadings

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The Face of God – Oswald Chambers

“My personal life may be crowded with small, petty incidents altogether unnoticeable and mean (ordinary) but if I obey Jesus Christ in the haphazard circumstances, they become pinholes through which I see the face of God and when I stand … Continue reading

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James Smith – What God will Bestow upon His Beloved People

James Smith – What God will Bestow upon His Beloved People James Smith playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=096D74E48C1F1243 The links to my recently released new album, “A Message of Hope.” The album is available on iTunes and Amazon: https://itunes.apple.com/album/a-message-of-hope/id731510259 Link to my “Christian … Continue reading

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My peace I give unto you – Oswald Chambers

“If you allow anything to hide the face of Jesus Christ from you, you are either disturbed or you have a false security. “My peace I give unto you” is a peace which comes from looking into His face and … Continue reading

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Foolish Talking and Jesting – Charles Hodge

Foolish talking and jesting are not the ways in which Christian cheerfulness should express itself, but rather “giving of thanks” (Eph. 5:4). Religion is the source of joy and gladness, but its joy is expressed in a religious way, in … Continue reading

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Playing with Monkeys and Parrots – Puritan Thomas Watson

Playing with Monkeys and Parrots – Puritan Thomas Watson Thomas Watson playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9B58A93B5F60F495 Link to my “Christian Devotional Readings” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Devotional-Readings/196846270398160?ref=hl A Treasury of Ageless, Sovereign Grace, Devotional Writings http://www.gracegems.org/ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of … Continue reading

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Take up your own Daily Cross – Charles Spurgeon: Strengthen My Spirit

“Take up your own daily cross, it is the burden most suited for your shoulder and will prove most effective to make you perfect in every good word and work to the glory of God.” – Charles Spurgeon: Strengthen My … Continue reading

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