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The Preaching Of The Cross
The preaching of the cross, the preaching of Christ and Him crucified – when did it begin? Not with the Apostle Paul. I believe it began in the Garden of Eden when man had sorely fallen, when he was there in his lost, ruined condition, and Almighty God first preached to him deliverance. The first promise: that the Lord would…
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Spoiled Through Philosophy And Vain Deceit
‘Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit; after the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.’ Col. 2:8. Why this caution from the voice of inspiration? Our daily danger makes it expedient, ‘lest any man beguile you of your reward. Beware of men. Call no man Rabbi, saith thy Lord,…
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Turn, Oh Ye Backsliding Children
When a child departs from an indulgent father, or a wife forsakes an affectionate husband, they in effect say, they have other objects with whom they are more delighted, and from whom they expect greater happiness. Oh backsliding soul, is such thy conduct towards the best of Fathers, the most affectionate Bridegroom? Thy present practice loudly speaks this language, ‘I…
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The Called
FOR A COMPLETE ORDER OF WORSHIP, INCLUDING BIBLE READING, HYMNS AND SERMON...
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The Life And Ministry Of Edward Casey
A Brief Sketch Of The Late Mr. Edward Casey, Of Chestnut, For 25 Years Minister Of The Gospel, Who Entered Into Rest Nov. 11th, 1897, Aged 57 Years. The riches of sovereign grace were sweetly displayed in his conversion, his call to the ministry, and his subsequent labours. He had a deep and experimental acquaintance with both sides of religion;…
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The Life And Influence Of Joseph Philpot
We do not need anything to remind us that it is a twelvemonth since our late friend and editor departed this life. The fact is brought most painfully to our mind every month, and almost every day of the month; certainly for twenty days in the month. But in turning over a hill of papers, we were reminded more strongly…
