From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3. The Bible has little to say in praise of men. Little space is given to recounting the virtues
“Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us”
O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Psalm 105:1, 2. The dealings of God with His
Keep Your Armor On
And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. Isaiah 46:4. The history of John affords
Shut Away with God
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; … be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation
The Last of the Twelve
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they
Beyond the Gloom to Glory
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12. In the experience of the apostle John under persecution, there is a lesson of wonderful strength and comfort for the Christian. God does not
Pure in Heart and Life
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John 3:3. John was a teacher of holiness, and in his letters to the church he laid down unerring rules for the conduct