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January 2019

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

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It shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered. (Joel 2:32)
He cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise: He calleth thee. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. (Mark 10:48‑50)
Jesus! ’tis He who once below,
Man’s pathway trod, mid pain and woe;
And burdened ones, where’er He came,
Brought out their sick and deaf and
   lame;
The blind rejoiced to hear the cry,
“Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.”

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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Let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honor, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him. (Esther 6:9)
They brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and He sat upon him. And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. (Mark 11:7,9)
At length — the final kingdom,
No bound, no end possessing:
   When heaven and earth —
   God all in all
Shall fill with largest blessing;
All root of evil banished,
No breath of sin to wither;
   On earth — on high —
   Naught else but joy,
And blissful peace forever!

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? (Ruth 2:10)
Ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God. (Eph. 2:19)
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
   Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
   Interposed His precious blood.
Rescued thus from sin and danger,
   Purchased by the Savior’s blood,
May I walk on earth a stranger,
   As a son and heir of God.

Monday, January 28, 2019

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That which I see not teach Thou me. (Job 34:32)
Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God. (Psa. 143:10)
O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared Thy wondrous works. (Psa. 71:17)
Savior, teach me day by day,
   Love’s sweet lesson to obey;
Sweeter lesson cannot be —
   Loving Him who first loved me.
Teach me all Thy steps to trace,
   Strong to follow in Thy grace;
Learning how to love from Thee —
   Loving Him who first loved me.

Sunday, January 27, 2019

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Tell me, I pray Thee, THY NAME. And He said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after My name? (Gen. 32:29)
What is THY NAME, that when Thy sayings come to pass we may do Thee honor? (Judg. 13:17)
Let THY NAME be magnified forever. (2 Sam. 7:26)
THY NAME, O Lord, endureth forever; and Thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations. (Psa. 134:13)
Father, glorify THY NAME. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. (John 12:28)
Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify THY NAME? for Thou only art holy. (Rev. 15:4)

Saturday, January 26, 2019

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They were IN THE WAY going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them. (Mark 10:32)
Declared unto them how he had seen the Lord IN THE WAY, and that he had spoken to Him. (Acts 9:27)
At midday, O king, I saw IN THE WAY a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me. (Acts 26:13)
In the time of deepest sorrow,
When life seems without a ray
And the wound is fresh and opened,
Can you see Him “IN THE WAY”?
Broken rays become a rainbow;
Lives are born through grief and pain —
Pruned vines bear richest clusters;
He alone leads “IN THE WAY.”

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. (Col. 3:12‑13)
To godliness, brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, charity. (2 Peter 1:7)
Lord, grant me the gift of forbearance,
   A merciful spirit I pray;
That suffers the wrongs of another
   And seeks not the ill to repay.
Lord, help me be kind and forgiving —
   I who Thy forgiveness have known
So oft for my many transgressions;
   Grant me, Lord, a love like Thine own.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

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That Christ should suffer, and that He should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am. (Acts 26:23,27‑29)
“Almost persuaded”: come, come today!
“Almost persuaded”: turn not away!
Jesus invites you here;
List to His voice so clear
Now falling on your ear:
Come, wanderer, come!

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead, according to my gospel. (2 Tim. 2:8)
Our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2 Tim. 1:10)
When this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. (1 Cor. 15:54)
The Lord is risen indeed:
   And death has lost its prey:
And with Him all the ransomed seed
   Shall reign in endless day.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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His bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel. (Gen. 49:24)
Wherefore also it is contained in the Scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded. (1 Peter 2:6)
No other hope shall intervene:
To Him we look; on Him we lean:
Other foundations we disown,
And build on Christ, the “Living Stone.”
On Christ salvation rests secure;
The Rock of Ages must endure;
Nor can that faith be overthrown
Which rests upon the “Living Stone.”

Monday, January 21, 2019

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These are Thy servants and Thy people, whom Thou hast redeemed by Thy great power, and by Thy strong hand. O Lord, I beseech Thee, let now Thine ear be attentive to the prayer of Thy servant, and to the prayer of Thy servants, who desire to fear Thy name: and prosper, I pray Thee, Thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. (Neh. 1:10‑11)
He everywhere has sway,
   And all things serve His might;
His every act pure blessing is,
   His path unsullied light.
When He makes bare His arm,
   Who shall His work withstand?
When He His people’s cause defends,
   Who then shall stay His hand?

Sunday, January 20, 2019

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If the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free: then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the doorpost; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him forever. (Ex. 21:5‑6)
I will fasten Him as a nail in a sure place; and He shall be for a glorious throne. (Isa. 22:23)
When we see Thee as the Victim
   Nailed to the accursed tree,
For our guilt and folly stricken,
   All our judgment borne by Thee,
Lord, we own, with hearts adoring,
   Thou hast washed us in Thy blood:
Glory, glory everlasting,
   Be to Thee, Thou Lamb of God!

Saturday, January 19, 2019

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It is the Lord: let Him do what seemeth Him good. (1 Sam. 3:18)
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat … yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. (Hab. 3:17‑18)
God is my strength and power; and He maketh my way perfect. (2 Sam. 22:33)
Though the fig tree shall not ripen,
   And no fruit be on the vine,
Though the shades of night be gathering,
   And the sun has ceased to shine,
Still in Christ, my blessed Savior,
   Joy may still my portion be,
For His love abideth ever
   Unto all eternity.

Friday, January 18, 2019

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Speak not evil one of another, brethren. (James 4:11)
As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. (Prov. 27:19)
There is no difference between the Jew and the Greek. (Rom. 10:12)
Forgive me, Lord, for careless words
   When hungry souls are near;
Words that are not of faith and love,
   Heavy with care and fear.
Words are such mighty things, dear
      Lord,
   May I so yielded be
That Christ, who spake as never man,
   May ever speak through me.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

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Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision. (Joel 3:14)
Great multitudes came unto Him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and He healed them. (Matt. 15:30)
The chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. (Matt. 27:20)
What think ye of Christ? (Matt. 22:42)
Oh, what will you do with Jesus?
   The call comes low and sweet;
And tenderly He bids you
   Your burdens lay at His feet.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. (Gen. 1:4)
God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Knowing that He which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. (2 Cor. 4:6,14)
I have seen the face of Jesus —
   Tell me not of aught beside;
I have heard the voice of Jesus —
   All my soul is satisfied;
In the radiance of the glory
   First I saw His blessed face,
And forever shall that glory
   Be my home, my dwelling-place.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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Who is able to build Him a house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain Him? (2 Chron. 2:6)
Christ as a Son over His own house; whose house are we. (Heb. 3:6)
The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. (1 Cor. 3:17)
In Him, it is ordained to raise
A temple to Jehovah’s praise,
Composed of all the saints, who own
No Savior but the “Living Stone.”
View the vast building, see it rise;
The work how great! the plan how
   wise!
Oh wondrous fabric! power unknown!
That rears it on the “Living Stone.”

Monday, January 14, 2019

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The Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will. (Dan. 4:32)
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. (Rom. 13:1,7)
We leave it to Himself
   To choose and to command;
With wonder filled, we soon shall see
   How wise, how strong His hand!
We comprehend Him not,
   Yet earth and heaven tell
God sits as sovereign on the throne
   And ruleth all things well.

Sunday, January 13, 2019

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They laid their hands on Him, and took Him. And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. (Mark 14:46,53)
After that they had mocked Him, they took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. (Matt. 27:31)
When blood from a victim must flow,
   This Shepherd by pity was led
To stand between us and the foe,
   And willingly died in our stead.
Of Him and His love will we sing;
   His praises our tongues shall employ
Till heavenly anthems we bring
   In yonder bright regions of joy.

Saturday, January 12, 2019

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Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle. (Psa. 18:39)
The battle is the Lord’s. (1 Sam. 17:47)
Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today. (Ex. 14:13)
The Savior can strengthen the weary;
   His grace is sufficient for all;
He knows every step of the pathway,
   And listens to hear when we call.
The Savior can break sin’s dominion,
   The victory He won long ago;
In Him there is freedom from
      bondage;
   He’s able to conquer the foe.

Friday, January 11, 2019

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A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth forever; his horn shall be exalted with honor. (Psa. 112:5,9)
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. (Rom. 12:13‑14)
’Tis ever thus when duty calls,
If we spring quickly to obey,
Love comes, and whatso’er befalls,
We’re glad to help another day;
The second mile we walk with joy;
Heaven’s peace goes with us on the road,
So let us all our powers employ
To help our brother bear life’s load.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

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As much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel. (Rom. 1:15)
Straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God. (Acts 9:20)
The Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them. (Acts 16:10)
How sweet the truth, ye sinners, hear
         it:
      Mercy’s free;
Ye saints of God, to all declare it:
      Mercy’s free;
Visit your neighbor’s dark abode;
Proclaim to all this love of God;
Oh spread the joyful news abroad:
      Mercy’s free.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

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Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. (Luke 21:26‑28)
For as the lightning cometh,
   Terrible, swift, and bright,
Cleaving the heavens asunder,
   And searing earth with its light.
A vision of flaming glory
   That every eye shall see;
Lo, as the lightning cometh,
   The Son of Man shall be!

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

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In every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak anything. (1 Thess. 1:8)
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. (1 Tim. 5:25)
The house was filled with the odor of the ointment. (John 12:3)
The secret of deep living
   Lies in the secret place,
Where, time and sense forgotten,
   We see God face to face,
Beyond mere forms and symbols,
   Beyond mere words and signs,
Where, in that hidden temple,
   The light eternal shines.

Monday, January 7, 2019

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Our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in Thee. (Psa. 33:21‑22)
In Thee, O Lord, do I hope: Thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. (Psa. 38:15)
How wonderful to take each hour
   Thou dost entrust to me,
And seek to make it by Thy power
   Count for eternity!
Rejoicing, Lord, whate’er the cost,
   To follow day by day
Until the final vale is crossed,
   And glory crowns my way.

Sunday, January 6, 2019

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1‑2)
The life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us. (1 John 1:2)
Thou art the everlasting Word,
   The Father’s only Son;
God manifest, God seen and heard,
   The heaven’s beloved One.
Image of the infinite Unseen,
   Whose being none can know;
Brightness of light no eye has seen,
   God’s love revealed below.

Saturday, January 5, 2019

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Lord, all my desire is before Thee; and my groaning is not hid from Thee. (Psa. 38:9)
Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good. (Psa. 85:12)
Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over. (Luke 6:38)
I do not know what may await,
   Or what the morrow brings;
But with the glad salute of faith,
   I hail its opening wings;
For this I know — that in my Lord
   Shall all my needs be met;
And I can trust the heart of Him
   Who has not failed me yet.

Friday, January 4, 2019

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The hoary head is a crown of glory. (Prov. 16:31)
Children’s children are the crown of old men. (Prov. 17:6)
I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him that is from the beginning. (1 John 2:13)
It is a father’s place
   To be concerned about his own,
His household’s faith in God;
   The love of Christ enthrone.
Oh, Christian fathers! Hear
   God’s Word! His voice obey!
And, thereby, teach your families
   To love and trust and pray.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

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Seek ye the Lord … seek righteousness, seek meekness. (Zeph. 2:3)
Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near. (Isa. 55:6)
Seek ye Me, and ye shall live. (Amos 5:4)
It is time to seek the Lord. (Hos. 10:12)
My stores afford those rich supplies
   That health and pleasure give;
Incline your ear and come to Me:
   The soul that hears shall live.
Seek ye the Lord while yet His ear
   Is open to your call;
While offered mercy still is near,
   Before His footstool fall.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

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The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. (Eph. 1:18)
Every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure. (1 John 3:3)
I go on my way rejoicing,
Though weary the wilderness road —
I go on my way rejoicing
In hope of the glory of God.
Oh well do I know that glory,
That home and that welcome sweet,
Where above the mists and the
   shadows
With the heart of my God I meet.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

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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? Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. (Psa. 27:1,3)
Thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness. (2 Sam. 22:29)
Let us walk in the light of the Lord. (Isa. 2:5)
Why should I fear the darkest hour,
Or tremble at the tempter’s power?
Jesus vouchsafes to be my tower.
Against me earth and hell combine,
But on my side is power divine:
Jesus is all, and He is mine.
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