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Daily LightDaily Light on the Daily Path: morning and evening Scripture portions
Comfort of the ScripturesA daily Scripture verse, meditation and poem
Growing in GraceA daily Bible verse and devotional
Christians Daily CalendarScripture verses and a poem for every day of the year
Young Christians CalendarA daily meditation for young ChristiansScripture verses and a poem for every day of the year
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| It shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light. (Zech. 14:7) |
| The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (Prov. 4:18) |
| Fear not the westerly shadows, O children of the day! For brighter still and brighter Shall be your homeward way; Resplendent as the morning, With fuller glow and power, And clearer than the noonday, Shall be your sunset hour. |
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| Nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: for we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones. (Eph. 5:29‑30) |
| The Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. (Col. 2:19) |
| “One spirit with the Lord”: Oh blessed, wondrous word! What heavenly light, what power divine, Does that sweet word afford! |
| “One spirit with the Lord”; Jesus, the glorified, Esteems the church for which He bled, His body and His bride. |
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| Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. (Eccl. 9:10) |
| Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. (Psa. 141:2) |
| The daily toil of this worn body done, The spirit for untiring work is strong; Still hours of worship and of love begun, Of blessed vision and eternal song. |
| To Thee my heart as incense shall arise; Consumed upon Thine altar all my will; Love, praise and peace, an evening sacrifice, And in the Lord I rest, and I am still. |
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| He shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. (Lev. 1:4) |
| Not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. (Rom. 5:11) |
| Jesus the Christ, on earth His name, He came — in love to sinners came — And bowed His head and died; A full atonement now is made, The ransom, by His death, is paid, And justice satisfied. |
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| A man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. (Isa. 32:2) |
| I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. (Isa. 43:19) |
| There the glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams. (Isa. 33:21) |
| Springs of peace, when conflict heightens, Thine uplifted eye shall see; Peace that strengthens, calms and brightens, Peace, itself a victory; Springs of comfort, strangely springing, Through the bitter wells of woe; Founts of hidden gladness, bringing Joy that earth can ne’er bestow. |
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| Serving the Lord with all humility of mind. (Acts 20:19) |
| The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. (2 Tim. 2:24) |
| Daily our lives would show Weakness made strong, Toilsome and gloomy ways Brightened with song; Some deeds of kindness done, Some souls by patience won, Dear Lord, to Thee. |
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| Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. (John 4:13‑14) |
| Ye shall find in Him the filling of the “aching void” within; In Him the instant antidote for anguish and for sin; In Him the conscious meeting of the soul’s unuttered need; In Him the ALL that ye have sought, the goal of life indeed. |
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| Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the Lord hath comforted His people, He hath redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord hath made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. (Isa. 52:9‑10) |
| After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; and cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. (Rev. 7:9‑10) |
| Then, too, countless myriads, wearing Robes made white in Jesus’ blood, Palms (like rested pilgrims) bearing, Stand before the throne of God. |
| These, redeemed from every nation, Shall in triumph bless Thy name; Every voice shall cry, “Salvation To our God and to the Lamb.” |
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| He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust. (Psa. 91:4) |
| Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice. (Psa. 63:7) |
| There the lonely heart His sweetness learneth, Sheltered there beneath the shadowing wings — In the depths of hidden rest encompassed By the tender gleams of heavenly things; Who amidst the world’s sad mirth can tell, What it is apart in God to dwell? |
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| Dost thou know … the WONDROUS WORKS of Him which is perfect in knowledge? (Job 37:16) |
| Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts: so shall I talk of Thy WONDROUS WORKS. (Psa. 119:27) |
| O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared Thy WONDROUS WORKS. (Psa. 71:17) |
| That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Thy WONDROUS WORKS. (Psa. 26:7) |
| Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him, talk ye of all His WONDROUS WORKS. (1 Chron. 16:9) |
| Stand still, and consider the WONDROUS WORKS of God. (Job 37:14) |
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| All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isa. 53:6) |
| He shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied: by His knowledge shall My righteous servant justify many; for He shall bear their iniquities. (Isa. 53:11) |
| Oh, Jesus, Lord, who loved me like to Thee? Fruit of Thy work, with Thee, too, there to see Thy glory, Lord, while endless ages roll, Myself the prize and travail of Thy soul. |
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| Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in Thee: yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. (Psa. 57:1‑2) |
| And there was calm! O Saviour, I have proved That Thou to help and save art really near: How else this quiet rest from grief and fear And all distress? The cross is not removed; I must go forth to bear it as before, But, leaning on Thine arm, I dread its weight no more. |
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| It is a good thing that the heart be established with grace. (Heb. 13:9) |
| Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18) |
| Oh teach us more of Thy blest ways, Thou holy Lamb of God! And fix and root us in Thy grace, As those redeemed by blood. |
| Oh tell us often of Thy love, Of all Thy grief and pain; And let our hearts with joy confess That thence comes all our gain. |
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| Before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterward be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. (Gal. 3:23‑24) |
| The Scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. (Rom. 10:11) |
| By the grace of God the Father, Thou art freely justified, Through the great redemption purchased By the blood of Him who died; By His life, for thee fulfilling God’s command exceeding broad, By His glorious resurrection, Seal and signet of our God. |
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| The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool. (Psa. 110:1) |
| He hath put all things under His feet. But when He saith, All things are put under Him, it is manifest that He is excepted, which did put all things under Him. And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto Him that put all things under Him, that God may be all in all. (1 Cor. 15:27‑28) |
| And now we see Thee risen, Who once for us hast died, Seated above the highest heaven: The Father’s glorified. |
| Soon wilt Thou take Thy throne, Thy foes Thy footstool made, And take us with Thee for Thine own, In glory love displayed. |
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| The words of wise men are heard in quiet. (Eccl. 9:17) |
| There was silence, and I heard a voice. (Job 4:16) |
| After the fire a still small voice. (1 Kings 19:12) |
| They walk with hurrying steps life’s busy highway; Often the still, small voice they cannot hear; But we can listen in the restful stillness Its words of faith and hope and gladsome cheer. |
| We dwell in safety in our Lord’s green pastures, Our souls at rest the quiet waters by; Willing to “be” since we may not be “doing,” Living epistles, open to the eye. |
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| The parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water. (Isa. 35:7) |
| All my springs are in Thee. (Psa. 87:7) |
| Springs of life in desert places Shall your God unseal for thee; Quickening and reviving graces, Dew-like, healing, sweet and free; Springs of sweet refreshment flowing, When your work is hard or long, Courage, hope and power bestowing, Lightening labor with a song. |
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| Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto My sorrow, which is done unto Me, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted Me in the day of His fierce anger. (Lam. 1:12) |
| For Thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered My face. (Psa. 69:7) |
| Consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself. (Heb. 12:3) |
| O Lamb of God, we thank Thee; We bless Thy holy name; Thy love once made Thee willing To bear our sin and shame; And now Thy love is waiting Thy saints like Thee to raise; Firstborn of many brethren, To Thee be all the praise. |
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| What have I now done? Is there not a cause? (1 Sam. 17:29) |
| Ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord God. (Ezek. 14:23) |
| For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Eph. 4:12) |
| Not a trace of the earth nor mark of the clay: The fires of the furnace have burned them away; Wondrous skill of the Potter — the praise is His due — In whose hands to perfection and beauty it grew; Thus with souls lying still, content in God’s hand, That do not His power of working withstand, They are molded and fitted, a treasure to hold; Vile clay now transformed into purest of gold. |
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| Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes. (Isa. 54:2) |
| My beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Cor. 15:58) |
| Not for selfish praise or glory, Not for objects nothing worth, But to send the blessed story Of the gospel o’er the earth. |
| Steadfast, then, in our endeavor, Heavenly Father, may we be; And forever, and forever, We will give the praise to Thee. |
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| Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. (Prov. 6:6) |
| Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways. (Hag. 1:7) |
| Now therefore, I pray Thee, if I have found grace in Thy sight, show me now Thy way, that I may know Thee, that I may find grace in Thy sight: and consider. (Ex. 33:13) |
| Jesus only can supply Constant pleasure, lasting joy; Jesus only can remove Every thought that makes us rove. |
| Jesus only; every claim We can make is in that name; Full salvation meets us there; Elsewhere, nothing but despair. |
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| All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward? (Eccl. 3:20‑21) |
| Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs. (Isa. 26:19) |
| As for me, I will behold Thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness. (Psa. 17:15) |
| And is it so! I shall be like Thy Son; Is this the grace which He for me has won? Father of glory, thought beyond all thought, In glory, to His own blest likeness brought. |
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| Mephibosheth said unto the king, yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his own house. (2 Sam. 19:30) |
| Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. (Phil. 3:8) |
| Nothing but Christ as on we tread, The gift unpriced — God’s living bread, With staff in hand and feet well shod, Nothing but Christ — the Christ of God. |
| Everything loss for Him below, Taking the cross where’er we go; Showing to all where once He trod, Nothing but Christ — the Christ of God. |
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| There were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold. (2 Chron. 9:18) |
| Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool; for He is holy. (Psa. 99:5) |
| God is present with us — at His footstool fall; Holy is the place; God is in the midst; our souls will worship, Bowed before His face; Lord, we kneel before Thee, Awed by love divine; We of Thee unworthy Own that we are Thine. |
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| O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto Thee forever. (Psa. 30:12) |
| The four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped Him that liveth forever and ever. (Rev. 5:14) |
| Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour Thou, With joy we worship Thee; We know Thou hast redeemed us By dying on the tree. |
| Our Saviour Jesus — Lord Thou art; Eternal is Thy love; Eternal, too, our songs of praise When with Thee, Lord, above. |
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| Unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings. (Mal. 4:2) |
| He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. (Psa. 147:3) |
| My every wound to Thee I take to heal, For Thou art touched with every pang I feel; O Friend of friends — the faithful, true and tried — In Thee, and Thee alone, I now confide. |
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| Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. (Eccl. 7:21‑22) |
| In many things we offend all. (James 3:2) |
| Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. (James 3:10) |
| Wholehearted! Saviour, beloved and glorious, Take Thy great power, and reign Thou alone, Over our wills and affections victorious, Freely surrendered, and wholly Thine own. |
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| None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: for the redemption of their soul is precious. (Psa. 49:7‑8) |
| There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (1 Tim. 2:5) |
| Oh what blessings flow from grace, Treasured up in Christ the Head! He who perfected life’s race Bore sin’s burden in our stead. |
| Christ our ransom does appear In the glorious courts above: Righteousness divine we wear, Loved with everlasting love. |
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| By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: for he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. (Heb. 11:9‑10) |
| He led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. (Psa. 107:7) |
| Oh, the joy of looking past the things that pass away To a habitation where our tired feet may stay! How our hearts are turning, turning ever as we roam Toward the shining portals of our everlasting home! |
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| Yea, forty years didst Thou sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. (Neh. 9:21) |
| Those officers provided victuals for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing. (1 Kings 4:27) |
| He said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing. (Luke 22:35) |
| Wherever He may guide me, No want shall turn me back; My Shepherd is beside me, And nothing can I lack; His wisdom ever waketh; His sight is never dim; He knows the way He taketh, And I will walk with Him. |