The Excellence of a Free Mind, Gained Through Prayer Rather Than By Study!!!!!
The Disciple -IT IS the mark of a perfect man, Lord, never to let his mind relax in attention to heavenly things, and to pass through many cares as though he had none; not
Isaiah 40:22
As a curtain “As a thin veil”—“It is usual in the summer season, and upon all occasions when a large company is to be received, to have the court sheltered from heat or inclemency of the weather by a velum, umbrella, or veil, as I shall
The great gospel doctrine of justification by faith without the works of the law was so very contrary to the notions the Jews had learnt from those that sat in Moses’ chair, that it would hardly go down with them; and therefore the apostle insists ve
Esther 2 The counsellors advise that a selection of virgins should be made throughout the empire, out of whom the king should choose one to be queen in place of Vashti, vv. 1-4. Account of Mordecai and his cousin Esther, vv. 5-7. She is chosen among
Proverbs 4
Wisdom Is Supreme
1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding.
2 I give you sound learning,
so do not forsake my teaching.
3 When I was a boy in my father's house,
still tender, and an only child of m
Ecclesiastes 4
Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness
1 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun:
I saw the tears of the oppressed—
and they have no comforter;
power was on the side of their oppressors—
and they have no
Psalm 4 (New International Version)
Psalm 4
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
1 Answer me when I call to you,
O my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
2 How long
Beware Vain and Worldly Knowledge!!!!
The Voice of Christ- MY CHILD, do not let the fine-sounding and subtle words of men deceive you. For the kingdom of heaven consists not in talk but in virtue. Attend, rather, to My words which enkindle the heart
Romans 2 The scope of the first two chapters of this epistle may be gathered from ch. 3:9, “We have before proved both Jews and Gentiles that they are all under sin.” This we have proved upon the Gentiles (ch. 1), now in this chapter, he proves it up
The Inward Conversation of Christ with the Faithful Soul- I WILL hear what the Lord God will speak in me.” (Ps. 85:8.) Blessed is the soul who hears the Lord speaking within her, who receives the word of consolation from His lips. Blessed are the ear
When We Cannot Attain to the Highest, We Must Practice the Humble Works
The Voice of Christ- MY CHILD, you cannot always continue in the more fervent desire of virtue, or remain in the higher stage of contemplation, but because of humanity’s sin you
Our last hour has been set "THAT" we know. But we don't know when. How will we consume it? 60 minutes is ticking,,ticking,,ticking...One minute has gone by, What did you do?? 5 minutes has gone by,,what are we doing??? Are we spending it being angr
Naomi’s advice to Ruth, how to procure herself a marriage with Boaz, vv. 1-5. She acts according to her mother-in-law’s direction, and is kindly received by Boaz, who promises to marry her, should her nearer kinsman refuse, vv. 6-13. He gives her six
1 Kings 17:4
I have commanded the ravens to feed thee—Thou shalt not lack the necessaries of life; thou shalt be supplied by an especial providence. See more on this subject at the end of the chapter, 1 Kings 17:24 (note).
1 Kings 17:6
And the ravens
parents, v. 17. Three wonderful things, vv. 18-20. Three things that disquiet the land, vv. 21-23. Four little but very intelligent animals, vv. 24-28. Four things that go well, vv. 29-31. A man should cease from doing foolishly, and from strife, vv.
The psalmist returns thanks to God for deliverance from great danger, vv. 1-3. He calls upon the saints to give thanks to God at the remembrance of his holiness, because of his readiness to save, vv. 4, 5. He relates how his mind stood affected befor
Trust in God Against Slander The Voice of Christ- MY CHILD, stand firm and trust in Me. For what are words but words? They fly through the air but hurt not a stone. If you are guilty, consider how you would gladly amend. If you are not conscious of an
Proverbs 29 We must not despise correction. The prudent king. The flatterer. The just judge. Contend not with a fool. The prince who opens his ears to reports. The poor and the deceitful. The pious king. The insolent servant. The humiliation of the p
The psalmist calls upon the great and mighty to give thanks unto God, and to worship him in the beauty of holiness, on account of a tempest that had taken place, vv. 1, 2. He shouts the wonders produced by a thunderstorm, which he calls the voice of
Elijah, about to be taken up to heaven, goes in company with Elisha from Gilgal to Beth-el, vv. 1, 2. Thence to Jericho, vv. 3-5. And thence to Jordan, vv. 6, 7. Elijah smites the waters with his mantle; they divide, and he and Elisha pass over on dr
