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JESUS SAVES!
Amazing Grace Priscilla J. Owens, 1829–1907 Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples. (Psalm 96:2, 3) The heart of the Christian gospel is a person, not a church or a system of doctrinal interpretation. To evangelize is…
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STILL, STILL WITH THEE
Amazing Grace Harriet B. Stowe, 1812–1896 Morning by morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; morning by morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation. (Psalm 5:3) “How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God!… When I awake, I am still with Thee”. This was the phrase that inspired Harriet Beecher…
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THE FIRST BOOK OF MACCABEES 15 & 16
1 Maccabees 15 1 Antiochus makes a covenant of friendship with Simon. 11 Tryphon is pursued. 15 The Romans wrote letters unto Kings and nations in the defense of the Jews. 27 Antiochus refusing the help that Simon sent him, breaks his covenant. MOREOVER King Antiochus the son of Demetrius sent letters from the isles…
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THE FIRST BOOK OF MACCABEES 14
1 Maccabees 14 3 Demetrius is overcome of Arsaces. 11 Simon being captain, there is great quietness in Israel. 18 The covenant of friendship with the Romans, and with the people of Sparta is renewed. IN the hundredth, seventy and two year gathered King Demetrius his host, and departed unto Media, to get him help…
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THE FIRST BOOK OF MACCABEES 13
1 Maccabees 13 2 After Jonathan was taken, Simon is chosen captain. 17 Tryphon, taking his children, and money for the redemption of Jonathan, kills him and his children. 31 Tryphon kills Antiochus, and passes the realm. 36 Demetrius takes truce with Simon. 43 Simon wins Gaza. 50 He possesses the tower of Sion. 53…
