Unquenched, unquenchable! (J. C. Philpot “Love in its Priceless Value and Unquenchable Strength”, 1862) “Many waters cannot quench love; neither can floods drown it.” Song of Solomon 8:7 The bride uses a figure which shall express the insuperable strength of divine love against all opposition; and she therefore compares it to a fire which burns and […]
THE LOVE THAT PASSES KNOWLEDGE “Many waters cannot quench love; neither can rivers drown it. If a man tried to buy love with everything he owned, his offer would be utterly despised.” – Song of Solomon 8:7 Jesus thus declares his love to his church, and she replies, “Set me as a seal,” not only on […]
Can God Forgive and Forget All? James Smith, 1858 The ways of God are very astonishing, and the works of God are very great. Creation fills us with admiration; providence often fills us with surprise — but grace overwhelms us with wonder. When we think of what God has done, when we dwell on what God has given, and then turn to what God […]
PROOF AND TRIUMPH OF LOVE “This is the resting place, let the weary rest; and this is the place of repose”— “He loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 Travelers tell us that it is those palm trees whose stems have been broken by the sweep of the tempest which are generally seen to […]
JEHOVAH’S JEWELS “They shall be Mine, says the Lord, in that day when I make up my jewels.”–Mal. 3:17 That which the merchant regards as most costly, and the bride as most ornamental, Jehovah condescends to employ to illustrate the character and relation of His saints–“My Jewels.” My soul, if, through sovereign grace, you have […]
Why should I cry out if the sun of my prosperity goes down, if in the darkness of my adversity I shall be the better able to count the starry promises with which my faithful God has been pleased to gem the sky? Charles Spurgeon “Thus says the Lord; I remember you, the kindness of […]
Christ’s Estimate of His Church James Smith, 1865 “You are absolutely beautiful, My love; there is no spot in you!” Song of Solomon 4:7 Solomon’s Song represents the love of Christ to His people, His admiration of them, andcommunion with them. Every spiritual person more or less understands it; but it requires deep spirituality, much intimacy with Jesus, and […]
The atonement does not change the nature and character of God, but rather, the atonement honours and magnifies the character of God. The death of Christ is not the cause of God’s love, but the result of it. God is not merciful because Christ died. Christ died because God is merciful. In order that every […]
O the wonders couched in electing love! (James Smith, “God’s Special Treasure” 1860) “For you are a holy people, who belong to the Lord your God. Of all the people on earth — the Lord your God has chosen you to be His own special treasure!” Deuteronomy 7:6 God highly prizes His people. Yes, it […]
Everlasting Love Isaiah 54: 10: The mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed, says the Lord who has mercy on you. [Believer] consider the love of God for you, as everlasting love. It never did, it never […]