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“Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.” (Psalm 119:49) The saints of God have always faced something of a two-pronged challenge to their hope. First, those “that will live godly” and love His … Continue reading →

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and … Continue reading →

“Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:41) The Hebrew word hesed, used here for “mercy,” has a breadth of meaning. Its basic connotation is “kindness” and is most often used … Continue reading →

“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” (Revelation 3:17) This is the heart of Christ’s rebuke of … Continue reading →

“They are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:14-15) Charles Wesley’s great hymn “Arise, My Soul, … Continue reading →