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September 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016

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Exhortation

Though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity [love], I am nothing. (1 Cor. 13:2)

Forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. (1 Cor. 14:12)

I desire fruit that may abound to your account. (Phil. 4:17)

For the heart grows rich in giving;
   All its wealth is living grain;
Seeds which mildew in the garner,
   Scattered, fill with gold the plain;
Is thy burden hard and heavy?
   Do thy steps drag wearily?
Help to bear thy brother’s burden;
   God will bear both it and thee.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Gospel

If a man sin against the Lord, who shall entreat for him? (1 Sam. 2:25)

The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people. (Isa. 3:13)

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man [Jesus] is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins. (Acts 13:38)

Come, ye people, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore,
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and power;
He is able; He is able;
He is willing; doubt no more.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

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The Lord's Coming

Being fully persuaded, that what He had promised, He was able also to perform. (Rom. 4:21)

Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. (Phil. 1:6)

To Him we look, while still we run —
Our never-failing friend!
Finish, He will, the work begun,
And grace in glory end.

Oh hasten, hasten on that hour,
   And call us to Thy seat;
Lord, Thou without us ne’er wilt
      count
   Thy joy and work complete.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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Encouragement

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. (Rom. 12:15)

None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s. (Rom. 14:7‑9)

Thy days were full of kindly acts;
Thy speech was true and plain;
And no one ever sought Thee, Lord,
Or came to Thee in vain.

Oh grant us hearts like Thine, dear Lord;
So joyous, true and free
That all Thy children everywhere
Be drawn by us to Thee.

Monday, September 26, 2016

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

They sat down at Thy feet; every one shall receive of Thy words. (Deut. 33:3)

Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. (Psa. 112:1)

I sat down under His shadow with great delight, and His fruit was sweet to my taste. (Song of Sol. 2:3)

I sit an infant at His feet
Where moments teach me more
Than all the toil and all the books
Of all the ages hoar.

Now, fed with corn from fields of heaven,
The fruit of hands divine,
And thus I praise, for all is given;
The bread of God is mine.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

They began to accuse Him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that He HIMSELF is Christ a king. (Luke 23:2)

We have a law, and by our law He ought to die, because He made HIMSELF the Son of God. (John 19:7)

Who HIS OWN SELF bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

To whom also He showed HIMSELF alive after His passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3)

HIMSELF He could not save;
He on the cross must die,
Or mercy cannot come
To ruined sinners nigh.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

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Comfort

I being in the way, the Lord led me. (Gen. 24:27)

I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God … which had led me in the right way. (Gen. 24:48)

I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. (Prov. 4:11)

Those the comforts I possess,
   Which God shall still increase:
All His ways are pleasantness,
   And all His paths are peace:
Nothing Jesus did or spoke,
   Henceforth let me ever slight;
For I love His easy yoke,
   And find His burden light.

Friday, September 23, 2016

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Exhortation

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. (Prov. 16:27)

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. (Prov. 16:24)

Love covereth all sins. (Prov. 10:12)

Let us talk to one another
   In a gentle, Christlike tone;
Loving words leave naught behind
      them
   To regret or to bemoan.

Let us bear with one another,
Quick at all times to forgive;
We will see our faults more clearly,
If within His light we live.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

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Gospel

Where is the way where light dwelleth? (Job 38:19)

The light dwelleth with Him. (Dan. 2:22)

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
   “I am this dark world’s light;
Look unto Me: thy morn shall rise
   And all thy day be bright”;
I looked to Jesus, and I found
   In Him my star, my sun;
And in that light of life I’ll walk
   Till travelling days are done.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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The Lord's Coming

As in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. (Matt. 24:38‑39)

The Lord shall endure forever: He hath prepared His throne for judgment. And He shall judge the world in righteousness, He shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. (Psa. 9:7‑8)

Thou sittest on high, eternal Word,
As Son of Man, as sovereign Lord,
And now by faith on Thee we rest,
Till all Thy title have confessed.

Oh be it thus till that blest day,
When God shall wipe all tears away;
Quickly, ’tis promised in the Word,
E’en so, Amen. Come quickly, Lord.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

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Encouragement

Therefore will the Lord wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for Him. (Isa. 30:18)

Blessed is the man that heareth Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors. (Prov. 8:34)

Blessed is he that waiteth. (Dan. 12:12)

We welcome all Thy sovereign will,
For all that will is love;
And when we know not what Thou doest,
We wait the light above.

Thy gracious love, in all our need,
Shall heavenly light impart;
And be our theme of endless praise
When all things else depart.

Monday, September 19, 2016

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by Thy name, O Lord God of hosts. (Jer. 15:16)

The entrance of Thy words giveth light. (Psa. 119:130)

The Spirit breathes upon the Word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

Let everlasting thanks be Thine!
For such a bright display,
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

The Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. (1 John 3:8)

Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began; but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2 Tim. 1:9‑10)

The Lord of life is risen,
Has left the darksome grave,
And, death by Him abolished,
He’s mighty now to save.

God purposed us for blessing,
And chose us in His Son,
To Him to be conformed,
When here our course was run.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

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Comfort

Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. (Isa. 40:4)

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free Spirit. (Psa. 51:12)

I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord. (Jer. 30:17)

Sometimes a light surprises
   The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord who rises
   With healing in His wings:
When comforts are declining,
   He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining
   To cheer it after rain.

Friday, September 16, 2016

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Exhortation

When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall reward thee openly. (Matt. 6:3‑4)

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. (Eph. 6:7‑8)

He that watereth shall be watered also himself. (Prov. 11:25)

Is your cruse of comfort failing?
   Rise and share it with another,
And through all the years of famine
   It shall serve you and your brother;
Love divine will fill your storehouse,
   Or your handful still renew;
Scanty fare for one will often
   Make a royal feast for two.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

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Gospel

Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. (Gen. 3:20)

That he [Abraham] might be the father of all them that believe. (Rom. 4:11)

Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (He is Lord of all). (Acts 10:36)

Proclaimer of that peace to all,
He tells of full, unmingled grace;
To high and low — who hear the
call —
To old and young of Adam’s race,
He preaches peace,
And love divine shines in His face.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

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The Lord's Coming

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. (Col. 3:1‑2)

Gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13)

Thy mercy, O God, is the theme of my
   song,
The joy of my heart, and the boast of my
   tongue;
’Tis free grace alone, from the first to the
   last,
That wins the affections, and binds the
   soul fast.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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Encouragement

Surely shall one say, IN THE LORD have I righteousness and strength. (Isa. 45:24)

I will strengthen them IN THE LORD; and they shall walk up and down in His name, saith the Lord. (Zech. 10:12)

Ye were sometime darkness, but now are ye light IN THE LORD. (Eph. 5:8)

I rejoiced IN THE LORD greatly. (Phil. 4:10)

We have confidence IN THE LORD. (2 Thess. 3:4)

Safe IN THE LORD without a doubt,
By virtue of the blood;
For nothing can destroy the life
That’s hid with Christ in God.

Monday, September 12, 2016

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

O Lord, how manifold are Thy works! in wisdom hast Thou made them all: the earth is full of Thy riches. (Psa. 104:24)

They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the Lord. (Isa. 24:14)

I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. (Psa. 104:33)

God ruleth on high, almighty to save,
But still He is nigh; His presence we
   have;
The great congregation His triumph
   shall sing,
Ascribing salvation to Jesus, their
   King.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath He quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses. (Col. 2:12‑13)

We are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (Rom. 6:4)

Jesus died, and we died with Him;
“Buried” in His grave we lay;
One with Him in resurrection,
Now “in Him” in heaven’s bright day.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

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Comfort

Thou, O tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion, unto Thee shall it come. (Mic. 4:8)

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him. (Nah. 1:7)

I know — upon this lighthouse tower
The winds and waves shall beat in
vain;
I know that my Redeemer lives
And in His death all death was slain;
I know my life is hid with Him
Beyond the reach of change or harm,
And life and death to me are one
Within the shelter of His arm.

Friday, September 9, 2016

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Exhortation

As soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded. And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed forever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. (1 Sam. 20:41‑42)

If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him. (2 Tim. 2:12)

Who suffer with Thee, Lord, below,
Shall reign with Thee above;
Then let it be our joy to know
This way of peace and love.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

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Gospel

Mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as a heavy burden they are too heavy for me. (Psa. 38:4)

Behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto Me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. (Ex. 3:9)

He hath sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. (Isa. 61:1)

O lost one in the wilds of sin,
   So long from God away;
Before thee lies an open path,
   Where thou canst walk today;
So many roads across the marsh
   But lead to vales of night;
This one, “the true and living way,”
   Ends in the fadeless light;
How many paths at first seem fair,
   That lead to loss and pain!
This one yields comfort all the way;
   The end, eternal gain.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

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The Lord's Coming

The voice of the Lord is upon the waters:the God of glory thundereth. The voice of the Lord is powerful; The voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars. The voice of the Lord divideth the flamesof fire. The voice of the Lord shaketh thewilderness. The voice of the Lord maketh the hindsto calve, and discovereth the forests:and in His temple doth everyonespeak of His glory. The Lord sitteth upon the flood;yea, the Lord sitteth King forever. (Psa. 29:3‑5,7‑10)

And shall we see Thy face,
And hear Thy heavenly VOICE,
Well-known to us in present grace?
Well may our hearts rejoice.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

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Encouragement

Remember these … for thou art My servant: I have formed thee. … Thou shalt not be forgotten of Me. (Isa. 44:21)

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. (Isa. 49:15)

Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine. (Isa. 43:1)

Our heart and our flesh may fail us,
   And the mists of sin may rise;
They may hide the land of the glory
   From our faithless, wandering eyes;
But the Spirit within us fails not
   Forever to tell of Him;
And His face is seen in its beauty
   When all is dim.

Monday, September 5, 2016

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

When ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the Lord, offer it at your own will. (Lev. 22:29)

I will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord. (Psa. 116:17)

I will sacrifice unto Thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord. (Jonah 2:9)

Dear Lord, no offering
   Costly and sweet,
May we, like Magdalene,
   Lay at thy feet;
Yet may thanks’ incense rise,
Sweeter than sacrifice,
   Dear Lord, to Thee.

Sunday, September 4, 2016

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

That holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. (Luke 1:35)

Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year. (Ex. 12:5)

I find in Him no fault at all. (John 18:38)

Thou Son of God — the woman’s seed
Who didst for us on Calvary bleed,
   And bear our heavy load;
Spoiler of death’s o’erwhelming
      power,
O’ercome by Thee in that dread hour;
   Thou holy One of God!

Saturday, September 3, 2016

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Comfort

What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee. In God I will praise His word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. (Psa. 56:3‑4)

I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand. (Jer. 42:11)

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psa. 27:1)

When the storms of life are raging,
   And the night is long and drear,
When our strength is spent with toiling,
   And our spirit sinks with fear,
Oft again we see Him coming,
   Swiftly hastening to our aid;
Often still we hear Him calling —
   “It is I; be not afraid!”

Friday, September 2, 2016

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Exhortation

As touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more. (1 Thess. 4:9‑10)

Let brotherly love continue. (Heb. 13:1)

We share our mutual woes;
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.

From sorrow, toil, and pain,
And sin we shall be free;
And brotherly love ever reign
Through all eternity.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

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Gospel

Who is that shepherd that will stand before me? (Jer. 49:19)

How should man be just with God? (Job 9:2)

Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both. (Job 9:33)

For this cause He is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death … they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. (Heb. 9:15)

Ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant. (Heb. 12:22,24)

In grace to bring us blessing,
He took our load of guilt:
Met God, our sins confessing;
For us, His blood was spilt.