Unquenchable! (Bonar, “The Love That Passes Knowledge”) “Many waters cannot quench love; neither can rivers drown it.” Song of Solomon 8:7 Let us take this verse as descriptive of the love of Christ, the “love that passes knowledge.” Nothing in heaven, or earth, or hell is able to extinguish or cool the love of Christ; […]
A faint symbol of unutterable affection! (Charles Spurgeon, “Gleanings among the Sheaves”) “Yes, He is altogether lovely. This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 In calling the Lord Jesus “altogether lovely,” the redeemed Church asserts that she sees nothing in Him which she does not admire. The world may […]
Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh – by Spurgeon “You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you.” Solomon’s Song 4:7 How marvelous are these words! “You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you.” The glorious Bridegroom is charmed with His spouse, and sings soft canticles of […]
THE GOOD SHEPHERD “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said,” “I am the Good Shepherd. I know My sheep — and My sheep know Me.” — John 10:14 “The Good Shepherd” — well can the sheep who know His voice, attest the truthfulness and faithfulness of this endearing name and word. Where […]
DIVINE TREASURES “How precious also are Your thoughts unto me, O God!” And they shall be Mine, says the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up My jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son that serves him. Malachi 3:17 The preceding context tells us of “a […]
“YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM” Colossians 2:10 The believers standing in Christ does not fluctuate with his feelings, not even the increase or decrease of his faith or understanding or anything else. He stands complete in Christ. God would never trust any of His children to stand before him at anytime in their own selves […]
(Charles Spurgeon, “The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant!” 1859) “The blood of the everlasting covenant!” Hebrews 13:20 Long before the day-star knew its place, long before God had spoken existence out of nothing, long before angel’s wing had stirred the unnavigated ether, long before a solitary song had disturbed the solemnity of the silence in […]
A shield and deliverer (Octavius Winslow, “Christ is Ever with You!” 1863) “Surely, I am with you always — even unto the end of the world!” Matthew 28:20 Christ is ever with His people — as a shield and deliverer. Our estimation of this truth, will be proportioned to our intelligent apprehension of the number […]
A union which will last forever! (John MacDuff, “The Christian’s Pathway” 1858″) “My Beloved is mine — and I am His!” Song of Songs 2:14 This is the language of the Christian in the book of Canticles. How great is the blessedness involved in such an assurance! My beloved Jesus is mine . . . […]
Psalm 110 A magnificent display of the exaltation and sovereignty of Christ as High Priest of the Church is exhibited. It is delightful to study this glorious office. The contemplation tends to sanctify. May it mold us into heavenly likeness! 1. “The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make […]