Christians Daily Calendar

May 2019

A gracious woman retaineth honor. (Prov. 11:16)

Every wise woman buildeth her house. (Prov. 14:1)

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. (Prov. 31:10)

Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. (Prov. 31:30)

A Christian woman’s love contains
   Such priceless, added grace —
Her healing touch that verifies
   God’s presence in her face;
The firm yet quiet loveliness
   She always undergirds,
With constant prayer that we may know
   The love that forms her words.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

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The whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw Him, they besought Him that He would depart out of their coasts. (Matt. 8:34)

Then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity. (Matt. 7:23)

If the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live. (Ezek. 33:19)

Then the dread sentence,
   “Depart from Me,”
Room for repentance,
   Gone, gone for aye;
Endless the sinner’s doom,
Darkness and dismal gloom;
Now in God’s house there’s room:
   Jesus will save.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit Thou on My right hand, till I make Thine enemies Thy footstool. (Mark 12:36)

Hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him that filleth all in all. (Eph. 1:22‑23)

Head of the church, Thy body,
   O Christ, the great salvation!
      Sweet to the saints
      It is to think
   Of all Thine exaltation!
All power’s to Thee committed;
   All power on earth, in heaven;
      To Thee a name
      Of widest fame
   Above all glory’s given.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

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Such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God. (2 Cor. 3:4‑5)

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry. (1 Tim. 1:12)

Take Thou my hands and let them do
   Thy bidding;
Use them, dear Lord, to work for
   Thee alone;
Take Thou my feet, and train them
   for Thy service;
May they be swift to make Thy
   message known.

Monday, May 27, 2019

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As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. (2 Cor. 6:10)

He that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. (Psa. 32:10‑11)

Though trials and affliction
   May cast their shadows o’er us,
Thy love does throw a heavenly glow
   Of light on all before us;
That love has smiled from heaven,
   To cheer our path of sadness,
And lead the way through earth’s dark
      day,
   To realms of joy and gladness.

Sunday, May 26, 2019

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With Him they crucify two thieves; the one on His right hand, and the other on His left. (Mark 15:27)

One of the malefactors which were hanged railed on Him. But the other answering rebuked him. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. (Luke 23:39‑40,42)

The dying thief beheld that Lamb
Expiring by His side,
And proved the value of the name
Of Jesus crucified.

His soul, by virtue of the blood,
To paradise received,
Redemption’s earliest trophy stood,
From sin and death retrieved.

Saturday, May 25, 2019

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He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. (Mal. 3:3)

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. For Mine own sake, even for Mine own sake, will I do it. (Isa. 48:10‑11)

God maketh my heart soft. (Job 23:16)

My life was like an uncut gem,
   All rough and angles sharp,
Its brilliance dimmed as by a veil,
   No gleam or sheen, all dark;
But the Master’s hand worked miracles,
   Each pain and woe or trial or test
A facet cut upon my soul:
   He watched the work and blessed.

Friday, May 24, 2019

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That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments. (Psa. 78:6‑7)

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. (Josh. 24:15)

Hold Thou my hand as I hold his,
And so guide that I may guide;
Teach me, Lord, that I may teach,
And keep me free from foolish pride.

Help me to help this boy of mine,
To be to him a father true;
Hold me, Lord, for everything,
As fast I hold my boy for You.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

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He would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. (Luke 15:16)

I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. (John 10:28)

Let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. (Isa. 55:7)

The Savior’s hand — how close its hold,
That none can loosen, none can break;
No powers of heaven or earth or hell
That loving clasp can ever shake;
And over Jesus’ wounded hand
The Father’s hand of strength is laid,
Omnipotent to save and keep;
Thus is our surety surer made.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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The appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: which in His times He shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen. (1 Tim. 6:14‑16)

See the Savior, long expected,
Now in solemn pomp appear!
And His saints, by man rejected,
All His heavenly glory share.

Yea, Amen, let all adore Thee,
High on Thine exalted throne:
Savior, take the power and glory;
Claim the kingdoms for Thine own.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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The Lord our God be with us, as He was with our fathers: let Him not leave us, nor forsake us. (1 Kings 8:57)

The Lord, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deut. 31:8)

Though dark be our way, since God is our
   guide,
’Tis ours to obey; ’tis His to provide:
Though cisterns be broken and creatures
   all fail,
The word He has spoken shall surely
   prevail.

His love in times past forbids us to think
He’ll leave us at last in trouble to sink:
The Lamb in His glory is ever in view,
The pledge and the proof He will help us
quite through.

Monday, May 20, 2019

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He went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, He was there alone. (Matt. 14:23)

I pray for them … for they are Thine. And all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine. (John 17:9‑10)

Of them which Thou gavest Me have I lost none. (John 18:9)

“It is I; it is I, the eternal,
Who chose thee Mine own to be —
Who chose thee before the ages —
Who chose thee eternally;
I stood in the way before thee,
In the ways thou wouldest have gone;
For this is the mark of My chosen,
That they shall be Mine alone.”

Sunday, May 19, 2019

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When Thou shalt make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand. (Isa. 53:10)

The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. (Gal. 3:8)

Behold I and the children which God hath given Me. (Heb. 2:13)

Yes! blessed is our portion! blessed He,
Who, in His grace before the world began,
Did set on us His love, sovereign and free,
On us the sinful heirs of dying man:
And blest us with all blessings in His Son
Whose priceless love our hearts from sin
and folly won.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

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Every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:2)

God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. (Gen. 41:52)

Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well. (Gen. 49:22)

Oft we shrink from the purging and
      pruning,
   Forgetting the Husbandman knows
That the deeper the cutting and paring,
   The richer the cluster that grows.

Well He knows that affliction is needed;
He has a wise purpose in view,
And in the dark valley He whispers,
“Hereafter thou’lt know what I do.”

Friday, May 17, 2019

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Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. (Psa. 34:11‑13)

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. (1 Peter 3:11)

Shun evil companions;
   Bad language disdain;
God’s name hold in reverence —
   Don’t take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest,
   Kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus:
   He will carry you through.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

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The light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light that all men through Him [Jesus] might believe. (John 1:5‑7)

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. (Isa. 9:2)

God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)

O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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When He bloweth a trumpet, hear ye. For so the Lord said unto me, I will take My rest. (Isa. 18:3‑4)

The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. (1 Thess. 4:16)

What cheering words are these!
Their sweetness who can tell?
In time and to eternal days —
’Tis with believers well!

But above all, how well
When Jesus speaks the word,
And, at the trumpet’s sounding swell,
They rise to meet their Lord!

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

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The dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark; for the waters were on the face of the whole earth. Then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. (Gen. 8:9)

Made His own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock. (Psa. 78:52)

He fed them according to the integrity of His heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of His hands. (Psa. 78:72)

I am trusting Thee to guide me;
Thou alone shalt lead;
Every day and hour supplying
All my need.

Monday, May 13, 2019

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The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, and lifteth up. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and He hath set the world upon them. (1 Sam. 2:7‑8)

When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise. (Psa. 42:4)

Trust in Him, ye saints forever;
He is faithful, changing never;
Neither force nor guile can sever
Those He loves from Him.

Sunday, May 12, 2019

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The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. (Luke 9:22)

What things? And they said unto Him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and have crucified Him. (Luke 24:19‑20)

We see Thee as the victim,
Our sins and sorrows bearing;
The Lamb once slain,
Alive again,
The crown of glory wearing.

Saturday, May 11, 2019

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Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? (Song of Sol. 8:5)

There was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. (John 13:23)

I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. (Isa. 41:13)

My Savior-God! who gavest Thy life for me,
Let nothing come between my heart and
Thee!
From Thee no thought, no secret, would I
keep,
But on Thy breast my tears of anguish weep.

My every comfort at Thy hand receive;
My every talent to Thy glory give;
Thy counsel seek in every trying hour;
In all my weakness trust Thy mighty power.

Friday, May 10, 2019

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A time to keep silence, and a time to speak. (Eccl. 3:7)

The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. (Ex. 14:14)

A man of understanding holdeth his peace. (Prov. 11:12)

The Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him. (Hab. 2:20)

So, though the heavens are dark with
cloud,
And earth and sea with storm are swept,
Though roaring winds are fierce and loud,
Our hearts in perfect peace are kept;
The winged hours that day shall bring
Wherein, the vast creation through,
The ransomed hosts exultant sing,
Behold, He always goes with you.

Thursday, May 9, 2019

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The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He would send forth laborers into His harvest. (Luke 10:2)

That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none besides Me. I am the Lord, and there is none else. (Isa. 45:6)

Know that I have loved thee. (Rev. 3:9)

Once again the gospel message
From the Savior you have heard;
Will you heed the invitation?
Will you turn and seek the Lord?

Jesus for your choice is waiting;
Tarry not; at once decide!
While the Spirit now is striving,
Yield, and seek the Savior’s side.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where there is no want of anything. (Judg. 18:10)

They shall see His face. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever. (Rev. 22:4‑5)

The secret place, the refuge from the blast,
The glorious temple, Lamb of God art Thou;
Our feet shall tread the golden courts at
last,
Our souls have entered now.

Awakened! to behold Thee face to face,
Henceforward and forever drawn apart
To learn of Thee within Thy holy place,
The secret of Thine heart.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. (Isa. 35:1)

I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My people, My chosen. (Isa. 43:20)

Waters of eternal gladness
Won for us at countless price;
Lo! the desert is God’s garden,
And the wastes are paradise.

From that cross and glory turning,
   Can our eyes see aught beside?
Strangers here — the desert round
      us;
   There, forever satisfied.

Monday, May 6, 2019

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I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. (Phil. 1:3‑5)

First gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. (2 Cor. 8:5)

Not all can go, nor all can give
To arm the other for the fray;
But young or old or rich or poor
Or strong or weak — we all can pray.

Ask that the full hands open wide
To speed the message on its way,
That those who hear the call may go
And trust — that other hearts may pray.

Sunday, May 5, 2019

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Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the Lord: and Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel; and the Lord heard him. (1 Sam. 7:9)

Now once in the end of the world hath He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. (Heb. 9:26)

Where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. (Heb. 10:18)

Himself He could not save,
For He the Surety stood
For all who now rely
Upon His precious blood;
He bore the penalty of guilt
When on the cross His blood was spilt.

Saturday, May 4, 2019

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There shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain. (Isa. 4:6)

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of Thy presence. … Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion. (Psa. 31:20)

Thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower. (Psa. 61:3)

O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope in years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.

Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.

Friday, May 3, 2019

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Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15)

Many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. (Acts 19:18‑20)

If you cannot cross the ocean,
   And the other lands explore,
You can find the needy nearer;
   You can help them at your door;
If you cannot speak like angels,
   If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus;
   You can say He died for all.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

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I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity … so shalt thou bear the iniquity of the house of Israel. (Ezek. 4:5)

He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. (2 Cor. 5:21)

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. (Job 29:14)

He knew no sin, that holy One,
Yet was made sin for us;
God gave His well-beloved Son
To die for sinners thus.

In righteousness God now can bless
All who His Word believe,
And life eternal they possess
Who Christ the Son receive.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

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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.”