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The Life And Testimony Of John Baker
He was born of God-fearing parents, and brought up to attend the cause of truth then held in a cottage, before the present chapel at Eaton Bray was built; but when older in years he would go no longer, but spent the Lord's days in sin and folly. It is believed that the Lord first met with him at a…
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The Life And Death Of Hannah Banks
Hannah Banks, who, for over fifty-two years, was the constant companion and loving wife of Charles Burt Banks, was called home on October 31st, 1912. The bereaved husband, who is a son of the late C. W. Banks (whose name will always be associated with this magazine as its founder and first editor, and whose abundant labours so many of…
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My Soul Is Cast Down Within Me
In times of dejection and distress, the thoughts of a dear friend, who has comforted us in times past, tend to alleviate the mind. If we are assured of his love to us, we question not his readiness to assist us. So under the affecting loss of a dear brother, Martha addresses the Saviour, “Lord, if thou hadst been here,…
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The Mysterious Work Of The Holy Spirit
It is very remarkable to notice that in two successive chapters in John’s Gospel, our Lord preaches a sermon to just one person. In this case it was to a man called Nicodemus, who probably, because of the fear of man, did not want to be known as a follower or a hearer of the Lord Jesus Christ. Nicodemus came…
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Joy Cometh In The Morning
Verily here is a glorious assemblage of comforting truths, like a reviving cordial of rich compounds to enliven drooping spirits. Too, too often do God’s children judge of their Father’s love from corrupt ideas. Through the carnality of their natures, the depravity of their judgment, the weakness of their faith, the uncertainty of their frames and feelings, and the artful…
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Them That Love God
FOR A COMPLETE ORDER OF WORSHIP, INCLUDING BIBLE READING, HYMNS AND SERMON...