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LET JESUS COME INTO YOUR HEART
Words and Music by Lelia N. Morris, 1862–1929 I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2) Gospel songs that urgently ask people to respond to Christ’s invitation for salvation have had a powerful influence in evangelism since they were first written shortly after the…
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Morning & Evening
Jesus says, “take freely.” He wants no payment or preparation. He seeks no recommendation from our virtuous emotions. If you have no good feelings, if you be but willing, you are invited; therefore come! You have no belief and no repentance,—come to him, and he will give them to you. Come just as you are,…
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THE NINETY AND NINE
Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830–1869 There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. (Luke 15:7) The Bible teaches that man does not seek after God, but that God initiates the search for lost man. “The Ninety and Nine,” based on the…
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Morning & Evening
\ It is well frequently to weigh ourselves in the scale of God’s Word. You will find it a holy exercise to read some psalm of David, and, as you meditate upon each verse, to ask yourself, “Can I say this? Have I felt as David felt? Has my heart ever been broken on account…
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I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY
This hymn by Horatius Bonar celebrates the grace of Jesus, inviting all to find rest and joy in Him. Bonar, a renowned 19th-century Scottish minister and author, emphasized the universal appeal of embracing Christ’s teachings, especially among children. The scriptural references in the content reinforce the message of finding peace and revival in Jesus.
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Morning & Evening
There is no light in the planet but that which proceedeth from the sun; and there is no true love to Jesus in the heart but that which cometh from the Lord Jesus himself. From this overflowing fountain of the infinite love of God, all our love to God must spring. This must ever be…
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ART THOU WEARY?
Amazing Grace John M. Neale, 1818–1866 Adapted from the Greek of Stephen the Sabaite, 725–815 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. (Revelation 22:17) I have read in…
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Morning & Evening
If God had willed it, each of us might have entered heaven at the moment of conversion. It was not absolutely necessary for our preparation for immortality that we should tarry here. It is possible for a man to be taken to heaven, and to be found meet to be a partaker of the inheritance…
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THERE’S A WIDENESS TO GOD’S MERCY
Amazing Grace Frederick W. Faber, 1814–1863 But Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. (Psalm 86:15 KJV) A wealth of truth about the depth of God’s love and mercy is expressed simply but eloquently in this choice two-line hymn text written by Frederick William…
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Morning & Evening
Some Christians are sadly prone to look on the dark side of everything, and to dwell more upon what they have gone through than upon what God has done for them. Ask for their impression of the Christian life, and they will describe their continual conflicts, their deep afflictions, their sad adversities, and the sinfulness…
