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December 2022

Saturday, December 31, 2022

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Comfort

Be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. (Heb. 13:5‑6)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (Phil. 4:23)

Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matt. 28:20)

Oh may we then, Lord, ever,
   While in this vale of tears,
Look up to Thee, and never
   Give way to anxious fears;
For Thou wilt not forsake us
   Though we are oft to blame;
Oh let Thy love then make us
   True to Thy faith and name!

Friday, December 30, 2022

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Exhortation

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another. (John 13:34‑35)

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. (1 Peter 1:22)

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

Enter and purge each hidden cell,
That Christ in me may dwell —
That I be rooted fast in love,
And in that love may live and move;
O love eternal, let me know
Love’s mighty overflow.

Thursday, December 29, 2022

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Gospel

The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. (Jer. 8:20)

Stand still, that I may reason with you before the Lord. (1 Sam. 12:7)

I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Psa. 51:3,10)

Many summers you have wasted;
Ripened harvests you have seen;
Winter snows by spring have melted,
Yet you linger in your sin.

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, December 28, 2022

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The Lord's Coming

To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. (Rom. 16:27)

Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matt. 6:13)

Unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (1 Tim. 1:17)

All worlds His glorious power confess;
His wisdom all His works express;
But oh, His love — what tongue can tell?
“Our Jesus has done all things well.”

And when on that bright day we rise,
And join the anthems of the skies,
In heavenly songs this note shall swell:
“Our Jesus has done all things well.”

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

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Encouragement

That great Shepherd of the sheep … make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Heb. 13:20‑21)

Will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (2 Tim. 4:18)

Preserve Thy flock most graciously,
   Within Thy sheltering fold;
Move them from every harm away,
   And in Thy safeguard hold;
Till Thou shalt fully have obtained
   In us the fruits of grace,
And we, in joys that never end,
   Shall see Thee face to face.

Monday, December 26, 2022

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house; and Thou shalt make them drink of the river of Thy pleasures. (Psa. 36:8)

Eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. (Song of Sol. 5:1)

Ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you. (Joel 2:26)

Whom have we, Lord, but Thee,
Soul-thirst to satisfy?
Exhaustless spring! The waters free!
All other streams are dry.

Let earthly themes now cease,
And joyful let us dwell
On our sweet theme of heavenly peace:
Oh we’ve enough to tell.

Sunday, December 25, 2022

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

She shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matt. 1:21)

Praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised. (Psa. 113:1‑3)

Thy name we love, Lord Jesus;
It tells Thy birth so lowly,
Thy patience, grace, Thy gentleness,
Thy lonely path, so holy.

We sing aloud Thy praises,
Our hearts and voices blending;
’Tis Thou alone we worthy own;
Thy beauty’s all transcending.

Saturday, December 24, 2022

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Comfort

The midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive. Therefore God dealt well with the midwives. (Ex. 1:17,20)

There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. (Dan. 3:12)

Surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before Him. (Eccl. 8:12)

The world can neither give nor take,
Nor can it comprehend,
That peace of God, which Christ has bought,
That peace which knows no end.

Yes, I shall ever, ever sing,
And Thou forever shine;
I have Thine own dear pledge for this;
Lord, Thou art ever mine.

Friday, December 23, 2022

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Exhortation

I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. (Psa. 39:2)

With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people. (1 Cor. 14:21)

That the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. (Acts 15:7)

Have you not a word for Jesus?
   Will the world His praise proclaim?
Who shall speak if you are silent?
   You who know and love His name;
You, whom He has called and chosen
   His own witnesses to be,
Will you tell your gracious Master,
   “Lord, we cannot speak for Thee!”

Thursday, December 22, 2022

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Gospel

With the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Rom. 10:10)

There is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. (Rom. 10:12)

How wondrous a Savior is God’s blessed Son!
How great and eternal the work He has done!
God’s glory maintained by His death on the
tree,
While mercy flows freely to you and to me.

How free is the pardon His blood has
procured!
How blessed the welcome His name has
ensured
To all who confess Him their Savior and Lord,
Now brought into favor, believing His Word.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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The Lord's Coming

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces. (Isa. 25:8)

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (Rev. 21:4)

Ah, then, no more shall tears be shed,
And death shall stalk the world no
more;
No hungering child shall cry for bread,
And perfect peace shall banish war;
Christ cometh, and that glorious day
Almost is dawning on our view;
The former things shall pass away;
Behold, He maketh all things new.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

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Encouragement

So didst Thou lead Thy people, to make Thyself a glorious name. (Isa. 63:14)

They talked together of all these things which had happened. (Luke 24:14)

In His temple doth every one speak of His glory. (Psa. 29:9)

How happy the man whose heart is set
   free,
The people, O God, that are joyful in
   Thee!
Their joy is to walk in the light of Thy
   face,
Forever to talk of Thy mercy and grace.

Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim,
And publish abroad His wonderful name;
The name, all victorious, of Jesus extol;
His kingdom is glorious — He’ll reign
over all.

Monday, December 19, 2022

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground. (Ezra 8:6)

Thus will I bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in Thy name. (Psa. 63:4)

Father, Thy name our souls would bless,
As children taught by grace,
Lift up our hearts in righteousness
And joy before Thy face.

O holy Father, keep us here
In that blest name of love,
Walking before Thee without fear
Till all be joy above.

Sunday, December 18, 2022

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

The overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high. (Hab. 3:10)

Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. (Psa. 69:1‑2)

Lord Jesus! We remember
   The travail of Thy soul,
When, through Thy love’s deep pity,
   The waves did o’er Thee roll;
Baptized in death’s dark waters,
   For us Thy blood was shed;
For us Thou (Lord of glory)
   Wast numbered with the dead.

Saturday, December 17, 2022

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Comfort

Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. But the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. (Gen. 39:20‑21)

The same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison. (Acts 12:6‑7)

Hope, then, though woes be doubled;
   Hope and be undismayed;
Let not your heart be troubled,
   Nor let it be afraid;
The prison where you are —
   Our Lord will break it soon,
And flood with light your heart
   In His own blessed noon.

Friday, December 16, 2022

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Exhortation

I know also, my God, that Thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy Thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto Thee. O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of Thy people, and prepare their heart unto Thee. (1 Chron. 29:17‑18)

O Savior, precious Savior,
   Whom yet unseen we love!
Oh name of might and favor,
   All other names above!
In Thee all fullness dwelleth,
   All grace and power divine;
The glory that excelleth,
   O Son of God, is Thine.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

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Gospel

Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. (Psa. 51:13)

Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. (James 5:20)

“Call them in” — the poor, the wretched,
Sin-stained wanderers from the fold;
Peace and pardon freely offer;
Can you weigh their worth with gold?
“Call them in” — the weak, the weary,
Laden with the doom of sin;
Bid them come and rest in Jesus;
He is waiting — “call them in”;
“Call them in” — the brokenhearted,
Cowering neath the brand of shame;
Speak love’s message low and tender:
’Twas for sinners Jesus came.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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The Lord's Coming

Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice forever in that which I create. (Isa. 65:17‑18)

We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)

Joyful now the new creation
Rests in undisturbed repose,
Blest in Jesus’ full salvation,
Sorrow now nor thraldom knows.

Hark! the heavenly notes again!
Loudly swells the song of praise;
Through creation’s vault, Amen!
Amen! Responsive joy does raise.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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Encouragement

Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. (Psa. 28:1)

Speak, Lord; for Thy servant heareth. (1 Sam. 3:9)

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth,
Waiting for Thy gracious word,
Longing for Thy voice that cheereth;
Master! Let it now be heard;
I am listening, Lord, for Thee;
What hast Thou to say to me?

Often, through my heart is pealing
Many another voice than Thine,
Many an unwilled echo stealing
From the walls of this Thy shrine:
Let Thy longed-for accents fall;
Master, speak! And silence all.

Monday, December 12, 2022

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart? (Job 38:36)

God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the seashore. (1 Kings 4:29)

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. (Psa. 49:3)

Oh! that strong in faith abiding,
We may to the Savior cleave,
Naught with Him our hearts dividing,
All for Him content to leave.

May we still, God’s mind discerning,
To the Lamb for wisdom go:
There new wonders daily learning,
All the depths of mercy know.

Sunday, December 11, 2022

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

Though He were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which He SUFFERED; and being made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation. (Heb. 5:8‑9)

Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, SUFFERED without the gate. (Heb. 13:12)

Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He SUFFERED, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously. (1 Peter 2:23)

Jesus, Captain of salvation,
   Conqueror both of death and hell!
Thou who didst as sin’s oblation,
   Feel what Thou alone couldst feel:
Through Thy sufferings, death and merit,
   We eternal bliss inherit;
Thousand thousand thanks to Thee,
   Jesus, Lord, forever be!

Saturday, December 10, 2022

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Comfort

Let the weak say, I am strong. (Joel 3:10)

I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Cor. 12:10)

Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. (Judg. 14:14)

Tale of weakness, sin and folly,
   Tale of wandering feet —
Tale of strength and grace and wisdom,
   Victory complete;
Sin and death and Satan trodden
   Neath those feet at length,
In the glory of His triumph,
   Greatness of His strength.

Friday, December 9, 2022

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Exhortation

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. (Heb. 11:34)

We pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power. (2 Thess. 1:11)

Distrust yourself, but trust His strength;
In Him you shall be strong:
His weakest ones may learn at length
A daily triumph song.

Distrust yourself, but trust alone
In Him, for all — forever!
And joyously your heart shall own
That Jesus faileth never.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

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Gospel

He that rejecteth Me, and receiveth not My words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of Myself; but the Father which sent Me, He gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that His commandment is life everlasting. (John 12:48‑50)

Never man spake like this Man. (John 7:46)

Precious word of deepest meaning,
   Softly falling on mine ear;
Fraught with joy, and comfort giving,
   Banishing all dread and fear;
“Trust,” yes, “trust,” ’tis sweetly sounding,
   Voice of Him who came to die,
“Trust in Me and rest, thus finding
   Cloudless joy with Me on high.”

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

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The Lord's Coming

In this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven. (2 Cor. 5:2)

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)

I have caught a glimpse of glory,
Of that bright, eternal day,
When the mists of time have lifted
And we lay aside this clay.

Soon I’ll trade this earth for heaven
And inside the golden door
I shall greet the One who loved me,
Safe with Jesus evermore.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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Encouragement

We are laborers together with God. (1 Cor. 3:9)

We then, as workers together with Him. (2 Cor. 6:1)

They went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them. (Mark 16:20)

Jesus, Savior, whom I serve,
   Though so feebly and so ill,
Strengthen hand and heart and
      nerve,
   All Thy bidding to fulfill.

Jesus, Savior! I am Thine;
Keep me faithful; keep me near;
Let Thy presence in me shine
All my homeward way to cheer.

Monday, December 5, 2022

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Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving

When they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely: who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. (Acts 16:23‑25)

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee. (Psa. 119:62)

But ’tis the praise at midnight
That gives the foe alarm,
That glorifies your Savior,
And bares His strong right arm.

The prison doors will open,
The dungeon gleam with light,
And sin-chained souls around you
Shall see your Savior’s might.

Sunday, December 4, 2022

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Lord's Day: Person and Work of Christ

The FIRST DAY of the WEEK cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. (John 20:1)

The same day at evening, being the FIRST DAY of the WEEK, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. (John 20:19)

Upon the FIRST DAY of the WEEK let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him. (1 Cor. 16:2)

Oh let Thy love constrain
Our souls to cleave to Thee!
And ever in our hearts remain
That word, Remember Me.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

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Comfort

While the earth REMAINETH, seed-time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. (Gen. 8:22)

My Spirit REMAINETH among you: fear ye not. (Hag. 2:5)

He hath given to the poor: His righteousness REMAINETH forever. (2 Cor. 9:9)

There REMAINETH yet very much land to be possessed. (Josh. 13:1)

Much more that which REMAINETH is glorious. (2 Cor. 3:11)

There REMAINETH therefore a rest to the people of God. (Heb. 4:9)

Friday, December 2, 2022

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Exhortation

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid. (Psa. 112:8)

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. (Prov. 16:3)

The way of the just is uprightness: Thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. (Isa. 26:7)

Searcher of hearts! From mine erase
All thoughts that should not be,
And in its deep recesses trace
My gratitude to Thee!

Giver of all! For every good
Given by God’s own Son —
Thou knowest best what I need most,
And let Thy will be done.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

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Gospel

Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? (Isa. 33:14)

Them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of His power. (2 Thess. 1:8‑9)

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. (Prov. 14:27)

Why will you linger?
   Why will you die?
God’s wrath upon you,
   Judgment so nigh;
Now in salvation’s day
Tread the blood-sprinkled way;
Sinner, no more delay:
   Jesus will come.