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March 2024

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Sunday, March 31, 2024

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He is not here, but is risen: remember how He spake unto you when He was yet in Galilee, saying, The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered His words. (Luke 24:6‑8)
Go quickly, and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead. (Matt. 28:7)
The Lord of life is risen,
   Has left the darksome grave,
And, death by Him abolished,
   He’s mighty now to save;
And we with Him are risen,
   The fruit of all His toil,
The firstfruits of His harvest,
   His suffering’s richest spoil.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

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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)
Thou art my hiding place; Thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. (Psa. 32:7)
He whispers softly, “No need to fear”;
   Billows round me roll —
I have found in Him a hiding place,
   Anchor of my soul.
There, hushed from the strife and the
      sorrow,
   Alone and apart,
In chambers of peace and of stillness —
   That home is His heart.

Friday, March 29, 2024

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Who is my neighbor? And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him. Which … thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. (Luke 10:29‑30,33,36‑37)
Who is your neighbor? He whom thou
   Hast power to aid or bless,
Whose aching heart or burning brow
   Your soothing hand may press.
Your neighbor? ’Tis the fainting poor
   Whose eye with want is dim;
Oh, enter now his humble door
   With aid and peace for him.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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The younger of them said to his father, Father, GIVE ME the portion of goods that falleth to me. … And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land and he began to be in want. I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. (Luke 15:12‑14,18)
Some have chosen dust and ashes,
   Fruit of poison tree;
Let them have nor peace nor pleasure,
   Needing Thee.
Let Thy faithfulness arrest them;
   Let Thy love constrain,
Till they humbly turn, repentant,
   Peace obtain.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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The Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. (Ex. 33:11)
I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. (3 John 14)
How rich the character He bears,
And all the form of love He wears,
   Exalted on the throne;
In songs of sweet, untiring praise,
We e’er would sing His perfect ways,
   And make His glories known.
And soon the happy day shall come,
When we shall reach our destined home,
   And see Him face to face;
Then with our Savior, Lord and Friend,
The one unbroken day we’ll spend
   In singing still His grace.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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The woman saith unto Him, Sir, I perceive that Thou art a prophet. The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, Come, see a Man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? (John 4:19,28‑29)
Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that Thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. (John 6:68‑69)
But though I cannot tell, or sing, or know,
The fullness of Thy love while here below,
My empty vessel I may freely bring —
O Thou, who art of love the living spring,
      My vessel fill.
Oh! fill me, Jesus, Savior, with Thy love;
Lead, lead me to the living fount above!
Thither may I in simple faith draw nigh
And never to another fountain fly,
      But unto Thee.

Monday, March 25, 2024

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God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us. (Eph. 2:4)
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. (1 John 3:1)
That they might have My joy fulfilled in themselves. (John 17:13)
Oh what a gift the Father gave
   When He bestowed His Son!
To save poor, ruined, guilty man,
   By sin defiled, undone.
Come, all who trust in Jesus, now,
   And tell our joys abroad;
Let thankful hymns of praise ascend
   For Christ the gift of God.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

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The scribes and Pharisees watched Him, whether He would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against Him. He said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus. (Luke 6:7,10‑11)
They have rewarded Me evil for good, and hatred for My love. (Psa. 109:5)
Unmoved by Satan’s subtle wiles,
   Or suffering, shame and loss,
Thy path uncheered by earthly smiles,
   Led only to the cross.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

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I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right, and that Thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. (Psa. 119:75)
He regarded their affliction, when He heard their cry. (Psa. 106:44)
Save us, O Lord our God … to give thanks unto Thy holy name, and to triumph in Thy praise. (Psa. 106:47)
When in the glory and the rest
   We joyfully adore,
Remembering the desert way
   We yet shall praise Him more.
And now in perfect peace we go
   Along the way He trod,
Still learning from all need below
   Depths of the heart of God.

Friday, March 22, 2024

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So will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good. For I will set Mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land. (Jer. 24:5‑6)
No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous but grievous: nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. (Heb. 12:11)
How oft has God in mercy,
   In times of dire distress,
Revealed to us some precious truth
   Our lonely hearts to bless!
The hour of deepest darkness
   Was oft the open door
To hidden heights and depths of love
   Unknown to us before.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Wilt thou be made whole? The impotent man answered Him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. (John 5:6‑8)
They brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. (Matt. 9:2)
Life is found alone in Jesus;
   Only there ’tis offered thee —
Offered without price or money,
   ’Tis the gift of God sent free.
Now believe in Him the Savior;
   Now believe what He has done;
Then with others tell the story,
   Jesus has salvation won.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead. (Heb. 11:19)
Death is swallowed up in victory. The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 15:54,56‑57)
Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest,
Whence waking we’re supremely blest;
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior’s power.
Asleep in Jesus: oh, how sweet
To be for such a slumber meet,
With holy confidence to sing,
That death has lost its venomed sting.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)
He that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness. (2 Cor. 9:10)
The bread that bringeth strength I want
   to give;
The water pure that bids the thirsty live;
I want to help the fainting day by day;
Because I shall not pass again this way.
I want to give to others hope and faith;
I want to do all that my Savior saith;
To meet the needs of others every day;
Because I shall not pass again this way.

Monday, March 18, 2024

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O Lord, I will praise Thee … and Thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation. Praise the Lord, call upon His name, declare His doings among the people, make mention that His name is exalted. (Isa. 12:1‑2,4)
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. (Psa. 34:3)
Praise to God, immortal praise,
For the love that crowns our days!
Bounteous source of every joy,
Let Thy praise our tongues employ.
These to Thee, my God, we owe,
Source whence all our blessings flow;
And for these my soul shall raise
Grateful vows and solemn praise.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

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Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save Thyself. If Thou be the Son of God, come down from the CROSS. (Matt. 27:40)
Having made peace through the blood of His CROSS, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. (Col. 1:20)
The preaching of the CROSS is to them that perish, foolishness; but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God. (1 Cor. 1:18)
The cross! the cross, oh that’s our gain,
Because on that the Lamb was slain;
’Twas there the Lord was crucified;
’Twas there for us the Savior died.
The cross! it took our guilt away;
It cheers with hope the gloomy day;
It holds the fainting spirit up,
And sweetens every bitter cup.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

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David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. (1 Sam. 30:6)
Let, I pray Thee, Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to Thy word unto Thy servant. (Psa. 119:76)
From broken alabaster
   Was deathless fragrance shed,
The spikenard flowed the faster
   Upon the Savior’s head.
No shattered box of ointment
   We ever need regret,
For out of disappointment
   Flow sweetest odors yet.

Friday, March 15, 2024

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The Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts. (1 Chron. 28:9)
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising; Thou understandest my thought afar off. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, Thou knowest it altogether. (Psa. 139:2,4)
As he thinketh in his heart, so is he. (Prov. 23:7)
Since all our secret ways
   Are marked and known by Thee;
Afford us, Lord, Thy light of grace
   That we ourselves may see.
Be Thou the object fair
   To fill my thirsty heart;
My hope to meet Thee in the air,
   No more from Thee to part.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

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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)
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. (1 Peter 2:3)
O weary souls, draw near to Him;
   To you I can but bring
One drop of that great ocean,
   One blossom of that spring;
Sealed with His kiss, my lips are dumb;
   My soul with awe is still;
Let him that is athirst but come,
   And freely drink his fill.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. (1 Cor. 3:13)
Who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life. (Rom. 2:6‑7)
To establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: that no man should be moved by these afflictions. (1 Thess. 3:2‑3)
Then let our gladsome praise resound,
And let us in His work abound,
   Whose blessed name is love;
We’re sure our labor’s not in vain,
For we with Him ere long shall reign —
   With Jesus dwell above.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy. Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in Thee. (Psa. 33:18,22)
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. (Psa. 32:10)
When sorrows assail us, or terrors draw nigh,
His love will not fail us; He’ll guard with His
   eye;
And when we are fainting and ready to fail,
He’ll give what is wanting, and make us
   prevail.
We trust His protection; we’ll lean on His
   might;
We’re sure His direction will guide us aright:
We know who surrounds us, almighty to save;
And no one confounds us the Savior who
   have.

Monday, March 11, 2024

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She that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. (1 Tim. 5:5)
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. (Eph. 6:18)
That the members should have the same care one for another. (1 Cor. 12:25)
There is a place where souls unite,
And saint meets saint in heavenly light;
Though sundered far, by faith they meet
Before the common mercy-seat.
Ah! whither could we flee for aid
When tempted, desolate, dismayed?
Or how the hosts of hell defeat,
Had suffering saints no mercy-seat?

Sunday, March 10, 2024

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Besought Him that they might only touch the hem of His GARMENT: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. (Matt. 14:36)
He riseth from supper, and laid aside His GARMENTS. (John 13:4)
When they had crucified Him, they parted His GARMENTS, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. (Mark 15:24)
In the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a GARMENT down to the foot. (Rev. 1:13)
I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His TRAIN filled the temple. (Isa. 6:1)

Saturday, March 9, 2024

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Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. (1 Peter 5:7)
Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. (Matt. 8:17)
I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord. (Jer. 1:8)
I cannot, but God can;
   Oh, balm for all my care!
The burden that I drop
   His hand will lift and bear.
I see not, but God sees;
   Oh, all-sufficient light!
My dark and hidden way
   To Him is always bright.

Friday, March 8, 2024

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If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. (Eccl. 5:8)
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. (Prov. 15:3)
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of His saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. (Psa. 96:10)
The world and Satan rage,
   But God their power controls;
His wisdom, love and truth engage
   Protection for our souls;
Though pressed, we will not yield,
   But shall prevail at length,
For Jesus is our sun and shield,
   Our righteousness and strength.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! (Isa. 45:9)
God is greater than man. Why dost thou strive against Him? for He giveth not account of any of His matters. For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. (Job 33:12‑14)
The ears of them that hear shall hearken. (Isa. 32:3)
He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life. (John 5:24)
My stores afford those rich supplies
   That health and pleasure give;
Incline your ear and come to Me,
   The soul that hears shall live.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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Now … abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at His coming. (1 John 2:28)
Herein is our love made perfect that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as He is, so are we in this world. (1 John 4:17)
Now, the spirit conflict-riven,
   Wounded heart, unequal strife;
Afterward, the triumph given,
   And the victor’s crown of life.
Now, the training, strange and lowly,
   Unexplained and tedious now;
Afterward, the service holy,
   And our Savior’s “Enter thou!”

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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The Lord giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. (Prov. 2:6‑7)
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. (Col. 1:9)
Through the whole of life’s long way,
Outward, inward need we trace;
Need arising day by day,
Patience, wisdom, strength and grace;
Needing Jesus most of all,
Full of need, on Him we call;
Then how gracious His reply,
God shall all your need supply!

Monday, March 4, 2024

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The Creator, who is blessed forever. AMEN. (Rom. 1:25)
Who is over all, God blessed forever. AMEN. (Rom. 9:5)
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. AMEN. (Rom. 16:27)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. AMEN. (Rom. 16:24)
On earth the song begins;
   In heaven more sweet and loud —
“To Him that cleansed our sins
   By His atoning blood;
To Him,” we sing in joyful strain,
“Be honor, power and praise,
      AMEN.”

Sunday, March 3, 2024

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I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, until I find out a place for the Lord. (Psa. 132:4‑5)
They shall enter into My sanctuary, and they shall come near to My table, to minister unto Me. (Ezek. 44:16)
Great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. (Isa. 12:6)
“Abba, Father,” we approach Thee
   In our Savior’s precious name;
We, Thy children, here assembling,
   Now the promised blessing claim.
Clothed in garments of salvation,
   At Thy table is our place;
We rejoice, and Thou rejoicest,
   In the riches of Thy grace.

Saturday, March 2, 2024

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Who [God] went in the way before you, to search you out a place to pitch your tents in, in fire by night, to show you by what way ye should go, and in a cloud by day. (Deut. 1:33)
The Lord your God, He is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. (Josh. 2:11)
We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. (Zech. 8:23)
He is the answer to all of life’s fears,
Faithfully guiding me all through the years,
Never a trail, how dark it may be,
But the light of His love shall shine upon
   me.
He will not leave me, this promise His seal;
Never a sorrow that He does not feel;
Loving, forgiving, tender and true,
With full understanding, the things we go
   through.

Friday, March 1, 2024

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Behold … I have prepared for the house of the Lord … timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. (1 Chron. 22:14)
I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. (1 Cor. 3:10,14)
Say unto them which daub it with untempered mortar, that it shall fall. (Ezek. 13:11)
If I may speak one quiet word
   When all is still,
Helping some fainting heart
   To bear Thy will;
If I may sing one high, clear song,
   On which may soar
Some glad soul heavenward,
   I thank Thee, Lord!
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