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1This is its first office: to reveal our depravity, to expose our vileness, to make
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 4 min2over sin. Of the stony-ground hearer it is said that he "heareth the word, and
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 4 min3sin. The Scriptures are profitable for "reproof" (2 Tim. 3:16), and an honest soul
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 4 min4deeper hatred of sin. "Ye that love the Lord, hate evil" (Ps. 97: 10). "We cannot
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 4 min5sin. "Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity" (2
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 4 min6The Holy Scriptures are given to us not only for the purpose of revealing our
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min7the opposite of sin. "Sin is the transgression of the law" (1 John 3:4). God says
pp. 10–13 · ≈ 12 min8Creator and the creature has been whether He or they should be God, whether
pp. 14–15 · ≈ 8 min9inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him" (Ps. 33:8). God is so high above us
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 4 min10Adam's breaking of God's law, and all his fallen children are begotten in his
pp. 17–17 · ≈ 4 min11most trusts in is his "god." Some trust in health, others in wealth; some in self,
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 4 min12his "god." The poor worldling seeks satisfaction in his pursuits, pleasures and
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 4 min13things go wrong, it is supernatural to hold our peace (Lev. 10:3). It is natural to
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 4 min14which finds its satisfaction in God. The language of such a one is, "I will bless
pp. 19–21 · ≈ 8 min15need of Christ. Man in his natural estate deems himself self-sufficient. True, he
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 4 min16real to him. The great mass of the Israelitish nation saw nothing more than the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 4 min17engrossed with Christ's perfections. It is a sense of need which first drives the
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 4 min18precious to him. Christ is precious in the esteem of all true believers (1 Pet. 2:7).
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 4 min19confidence in Christ. There is "little faith" (Matt. 14:3) and "great faith" (Matt.
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 4 min20deepening desire to please Christ. "Ye are not your own, for ye are bought with a
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 4 min21for the return of Christ. Love can be satisfied with nothing short of a sight of its
pp. 27–29 · ≈ 7 min22deep importance of prayer. It is really to be feared that many present-day readers
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 4 min23know not how to pray. "We know not what we should pray for as we ought"
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min24need of the Spirit's help. First, that He may make known to us our real wants.
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 4 min25end in praying. God has appointed the ordinance of prayer with at least a
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 4 min26promises. Prayer must be in faith (Rom. 10:14), or God will not hear it. Now
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 4 min27submission unto God. As stated above, one of the Divine designs in appointing
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 4 min28joy. Merely to "say our prayers each morning and evening is an irksome task, a
pp. 35–38 · ≈ 14 min29good works. "Many persons, in their eagerness to support orthodoxy as a system,
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min30necessity of good works. If it be written that "without shedding of blood is no
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 4 min31works. This is clearly made known in Matthew 5:16: "Let your light so shine
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 4 min32good works. This is something concerning which the unregenerate are in entire
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min33good works. Unregenerate men are capable of performing works which in a
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min34importance of good works. Condensing as far as possible: "good works" are of
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min35good works. This is so comprehensive as to include the discharge of our duties in
pp. 44–46 · ≈ 8 min36His undeviating demands, for He changes not. It is a great and grievous mistake
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min37sinfully he has failed to meet God's demands. And let us point out for the
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min38His infinite grace, has fully provided for His people's meeting His own demands.
pp. 47–48 · ≈ 8 min39obey God, but when there is wrought in us a love for His commandments. The
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 4 min40God's commandments. Partial obedience is no obedience at all. A holy mind
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 4 min41enabling grace. In regeneration the Holy Spirit communicates a nature which is
pp. 50–51 · ≈ 8 min42obedience. "Godliness is profitable unto all things" (1 Tim. 4:8). By obedience we
pp. 52–52 · ≈ 1 min43character of the world. One of the poets wrote, "God's in His heaven—all's
pp. 53–53 · ≈ 3 min44resisted and overcome. The Christian is bidden to "fight the good fight of faith"
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 4 min45from "this present evil world" (Gal. 1:4). The Son of God came here, not only to
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 4 min46the world, neither the things that are in the world" (1 John 2:15). "What the
pp. 56–56 · ≈ 4 min47"Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 4 min48pains are taken in the world to save appearances and keep up a seemly and good
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 4 min49above its customs and fashions. The worldling is a slave to the prevailing habits
pp. 58–60 · ≈ 7 min50They are available Only to those who are in Christ. "For all the promises of God
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 4 min51our own. To do this we must first take the trouble to become really acquainted
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 4 min52promises. "A sort of affectation prevents some Christians from seeking religion,
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 4 min53the promises of God. Many of the Lord's people are frequently guilty of spiritual
pp. 63–63 · ≈ 4 min54our support and stay. This is one reason why God has given them to us; not only
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 4 min55promises. God promised Abraham a son, but he waited many years for the
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 4 min56in our dealings with God Himself. When we approach unto His throne, it
pp. 66–68 · ≈ 7 min57the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). The Holy Spirit here speaks
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 4 min58is revealed in I John 1 :3,4: Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 4 min59to the soul what wings are to the bird, enabling us to soar above the things of
pp. 71–71 · ≈ 4 min60joy is faith: "Now the God of hope fill you with all peace and joy in believing"
pp. 72–72 · ≈ 4 min61the Holy Spirit" is altogether different from a natural buoyancy of Spirit. It is
pp. 73–73 · ≈ 4 min62to joy. Why is it that so many Christians have so little joy? Are they not all born
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 4 min63sorrow and joy. If the Christian faith has a marked adaptation to produce joy, it
pp. 74–76 · ≈ 8 min64Christian love. Nowhere is this brought out more emphatically than in 1
pp. 77–77 · ≈ 4 min65Christian love. As water will not rise above its own level, so the natural man is
pp. 77–77 · ≈ 4 min66love. Christian love is a spiritual grace abiding in the souls of the saints
pp. 78–78 · ≈ 4 min67communication. "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 4 min68done, not by seeking to please our brethren and ingratiate ourselves in their
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 4 min69Christian love. To love our brethren and manifest the love in all kinds of ways is
pp. 80–81 · ≈ 8 min70Christian love. We suggest two or three rules for this. First, recognizing at the
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 3 min
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 4 min2over sin. Of the stony-ground hearer it is said that he "heareth the word, and
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 4 min3sin. The Scriptures are profitable for "reproof" (2 Tim. 3:16), and an honest soul
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 4 min4deeper hatred of sin. "Ye that love the Lord, hate evil" (Ps. 97: 10). "We cannot
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 4 min5sin. "Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity" (2
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 4 min6The Holy Scriptures are given to us not only for the purpose of revealing our
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min7the opposite of sin. "Sin is the transgression of the law" (1 John 3:4). God says
pp. 10–13 · ≈ 12 min8Creator and the creature has been whether He or they should be God, whether
pp. 14–15 · ≈ 8 min9inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him" (Ps. 33:8). God is so high above us
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 4 min10Adam's breaking of God's law, and all his fallen children are begotten in his
pp. 17–17 · ≈ 4 min11most trusts in is his "god." Some trust in health, others in wealth; some in self,
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 4 min12his "god." The poor worldling seeks satisfaction in his pursuits, pleasures and
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 4 min13things go wrong, it is supernatural to hold our peace (Lev. 10:3). It is natural to
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 4 min14which finds its satisfaction in God. The language of such a one is, "I will bless
pp. 19–21 · ≈ 8 min15need of Christ. Man in his natural estate deems himself self-sufficient. True, he
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 4 min16real to him. The great mass of the Israelitish nation saw nothing more than the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 4 min17engrossed with Christ's perfections. It is a sense of need which first drives the
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 4 min18precious to him. Christ is precious in the esteem of all true believers (1 Pet. 2:7).
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 4 min19confidence in Christ. There is "little faith" (Matt. 14:3) and "great faith" (Matt.
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 4 min20deepening desire to please Christ. "Ye are not your own, for ye are bought with a
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 4 min21for the return of Christ. Love can be satisfied with nothing short of a sight of its
pp. 27–29 · ≈ 7 min22deep importance of prayer. It is really to be feared that many present-day readers
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 4 min23know not how to pray. "We know not what we should pray for as we ought"
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min24need of the Spirit's help. First, that He may make known to us our real wants.
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 4 min25end in praying. God has appointed the ordinance of prayer with at least a
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 4 min26promises. Prayer must be in faith (Rom. 10:14), or God will not hear it. Now
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 4 min27submission unto God. As stated above, one of the Divine designs in appointing
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 4 min28joy. Merely to "say our prayers each morning and evening is an irksome task, a
pp. 35–38 · ≈ 14 min29good works. "Many persons, in their eagerness to support orthodoxy as a system,
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min30necessity of good works. If it be written that "without shedding of blood is no
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 4 min31works. This is clearly made known in Matthew 5:16: "Let your light so shine
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 4 min32good works. This is something concerning which the unregenerate are in entire
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min33good works. Unregenerate men are capable of performing works which in a
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min34importance of good works. Condensing as far as possible: "good works" are of
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min35good works. This is so comprehensive as to include the discharge of our duties in
pp. 44–46 · ≈ 8 min36His undeviating demands, for He changes not. It is a great and grievous mistake
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min37sinfully he has failed to meet God's demands. And let us point out for the
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min38His infinite grace, has fully provided for His people's meeting His own demands.
pp. 47–48 · ≈ 8 min39obey God, but when there is wrought in us a love for His commandments. The
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 4 min40God's commandments. Partial obedience is no obedience at all. A holy mind
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 4 min41enabling grace. In regeneration the Holy Spirit communicates a nature which is
pp. 50–51 · ≈ 8 min42obedience. "Godliness is profitable unto all things" (1 Tim. 4:8). By obedience we
pp. 52–52 · ≈ 1 min43character of the world. One of the poets wrote, "God's in His heaven—all's
pp. 53–53 · ≈ 3 min44resisted and overcome. The Christian is bidden to "fight the good fight of faith"
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 4 min45from "this present evil world" (Gal. 1:4). The Son of God came here, not only to
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 4 min46the world, neither the things that are in the world" (1 John 2:15). "What the
pp. 56–56 · ≈ 4 min47"Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 4 min48pains are taken in the world to save appearances and keep up a seemly and good
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 4 min49above its customs and fashions. The worldling is a slave to the prevailing habits
pp. 58–60 · ≈ 7 min50They are available Only to those who are in Christ. "For all the promises of God
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 4 min51our own. To do this we must first take the trouble to become really acquainted
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 4 min52promises. "A sort of affectation prevents some Christians from seeking religion,
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 4 min53the promises of God. Many of the Lord's people are frequently guilty of spiritual
pp. 63–63 · ≈ 4 min54our support and stay. This is one reason why God has given them to us; not only
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 4 min55promises. God promised Abraham a son, but he waited many years for the
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 4 min56in our dealings with God Himself. When we approach unto His throne, it
pp. 66–68 · ≈ 7 min57the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). The Holy Spirit here speaks
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 4 min58is revealed in I John 1 :3,4: Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 4 min59to the soul what wings are to the bird, enabling us to soar above the things of
pp. 71–71 · ≈ 4 min60joy is faith: "Now the God of hope fill you with all peace and joy in believing"
pp. 72–72 · ≈ 4 min61the Holy Spirit" is altogether different from a natural buoyancy of Spirit. It is
pp. 73–73 · ≈ 4 min62to joy. Why is it that so many Christians have so little joy? Are they not all born
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 4 min63sorrow and joy. If the Christian faith has a marked adaptation to produce joy, it
pp. 74–76 · ≈ 8 min64Christian love. Nowhere is this brought out more emphatically than in 1
pp. 77–77 · ≈ 4 min65Christian love. As water will not rise above its own level, so the natural man is
pp. 77–77 · ≈ 4 min66love. Christian love is a spiritual grace abiding in the souls of the saints
pp. 78–78 · ≈ 4 min67communication. "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 4 min68done, not by seeking to please our brethren and ingratiate ourselves in their
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 4 min69Christian love. To love our brethren and manifest the love in all kinds of ways is
pp. 80–81 · ≈ 8 min70Christian love. We suggest two or three rules for this. First, recognizing at the
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 3 min
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