Tag: Devotional

  • THE GOD OF ABRAHAM PRAISE

    Amazing Grace Thomas Olivers, 1725–1799Based on the revised Yigdal of Daniel ben Judah, 14th century You who fear the Lord, praise Him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor Him! (Psalm 22:23) The story of God’s dealing with Israel is an incredible one: the sovereign God preserving and directing throughout history the affairs of His chosen…

  • Morning & Evening

    Prayers are instantly noticed in heaven. The moment Saul began to pray the Lord heard him. Here is comfort for the distressed but praying soul. Oftentimes a poor broken-hearted one bends his knee, but can only utter his wailing in the language of sighs and tears; yet that groan has made all the harps of…

  • Morning & Evening

    Is there a Church in this house? Are parents, children, friends, servants, all members of it? or are some still unconverted? Let us pause here and let the question go round—Am I a member of the Church in this house? How would father’s heart leap for joy, and mother’s eyes fill with holy tears if…

  • Morning & Evening

    A backslider, if there be a spark of life left in him will groan after restoration. In this renewal the same exercise of grace is required as at our conversion. We needed repentance then; we certainly need it now. We wanted faith that we might come to Christ at first; only the like grace can…

  • HOLD THE FORT

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 Only hold on to what you have until I come. (Revelation 2:25) God’s call to each believer is to be obedient and faithful—not to seek a life of earthly success. Difficulties and defeats are a normal part of every Christian’s life. Our response to negative…

  • RISE UP, O MEN OF GOD

    Amazing Grace William P. Merrill, 1867–1954… that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. (Philippians 1:27, 28) Our world is filled with much physical and social suffering. Often we prefer to close our eyes to…

  • FAITH OF OUR FATHERS

    Amazing Grace Frederick W. Faber, 1814–1863 Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. (Jude 3) If you don’t have a cause that is worth dying for, you very likely don’t have anything worth living for.—Unknown Often we fail to realize the great price many of our forefathers paid to…

  • GOD OF OUR FATHERS

    Amazing Grace Daniel C. Roberts, 1841–1907 If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) After what I owe to God,…

  • SOLDIERS OF CHRIST, ARISE

    Amazing Grace Charles Wesley, 1707–1788 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6:10, 11) Followers of Christ are also His soldiers—called to do battle with the forces of Satan and evil. Victories…

  • Morning & Evening

    The love of Christ constraineth us. — 2 Corinthians 5:14 How much owest thou unto my Lord? Has he ever done anything for thee? Has he forgiven thy sins? Has he covered thee with a robe of righteousness? Has he set thy feet upon a rock? Has he established thy goings? Has he prepared heaven…