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The Word Was Made Flesh
When the Lord gave Lamech a son, he called his name Noah, which signifies repose or consolation; and he said, ‘This same shall comfort us concerning the work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord hath cursed.’ Gen. 5:29. Noah was an eminent type of Jesus. Every sinner, who is poor, and made low, as…
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The Regenerative Power Of The Holy Spirit
Sin, salvation, death, judgment, eternity, though matters of the highest moment and utmost importance to us, yet we are apt to think of them with little concern, to speak of them with great indifference, and treat the consideration of them as Felix did Paul: ‘Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will send for…
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The Life And Testimony Of Elizabeth Jeffries
My dear mother was brought up to attend the Church of England till after her marriage, when she attended and became a member with the Primitive Methodists, and afterwards with the Independents. She was much concerned about her safety in Christ, and was in soul-bondage for many years, not finding amongst those with whom she worshipped the things her soul…
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David Spares Saul Again
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The Righteousness Of God Without The Law
‘Vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.’ Job 11:12. Proud man would be righteous, though conceived in iniquity, brought forth in sin, and no goodness in him. This pride accompanies him all his days; yea it forsakes not newborn souls. Our natural notions are ever, that doing something will make us righteous. So…
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The Breastplate Of Righteousness
When Saul had armed David with his armour, to go against Goliath the Philistine giant, his heart smote him, lest he should confide in it, and so be drawn from simply trusting to the power of God only. Therefore he said, ‘I cannot go with these; I have not proved them: and David put them off him.’ 1 Sam. 17:39.…
