THE FORCE OF TRUTH Thomas Scott (First published in 1779) II (continued)* In January 1777, I met with a very high commendation of Mr. Hooker’s writings, in which the honourable appellation of ‘judicious’ was bestowed upon him. This excited my curiosity to read his works, which accordingly I did with great profit. In his Discourse …
Issue: Issue 3
Solomon bids us buy the truth (Prov. 23:23), but does not tell us how much to pay for it, because we must get truth though it be never so dear. Every parcel of truth is precious as filings of gold; we must either live with it or die for it. As Ruth said to Naomi, …
But when Jesus heard it he answered him saying. Fear not: believe only and she shall be made whole. Luke 8.50.
SUSSEX MARTYRS OF THE REFORMATION A booklet with this title has recently been reprinted, for the fourth time since 1935, by the Sussex Martyrs Commemoration Council. This account of the .Sussex Martyrs is brief but comprehensive and has served to keep alive the memory of these gracious men and women of true Christian conviction. Now …
PUBLIC WORSHIP Worship acceptable to God must be Biblically based. Our public worship needs to be regulated by the Word of God. 1. What we mean by public worship. In distinction from private worship such as in Matt. 6.6, there is social worship, the worship of God by a group of believers. In the Old …
Verily I say unto you. Except ye be converted and become as little children ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 18.3.
“My times are in Thy hand” – Ps 31:15 “My times are in Thy hand”, Their best and fittest place; I would not have them at command Without Thy guiding grace. “My times”, and yet not mine; I cannot them ordain; Not one e’er waits from me a sign, Nor can I one detain. “My …