grace gems

Companions in Tribulation From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1881 "Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world." 1 Peter 5:9 We are naturally inclined to think that our own trials and...

Subjects of a New King From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1881 "He has delivered us from the domain of darkness — and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son." Colossians 1:13 The people to whom the apostle wrote had been heathen, but were now Christians...

Woman's Ministry From Timeless Grace Gems J.R. Miller The personal ministry of women forms one of the brightest and most beautiful chapters in the history of the human life of our dear Lord. Her hands wrought for Him, all the way along His course, the most sacred and tender offices of...

The Self-abhorrence of Job From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 JOB 42:1-6. Then Job replied to the LORD: "I know that You can do all things; no plan of Yours can be thwarted. You asked, 'Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?' Surely I spoke of things I did not...

We Need Stirring Up! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 2 PETER 1:12-15. "Therefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it right, as long as I am in this...

Our Conversation in Heaven From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PHILIPPIANS 3:20-21. "For our conversation is in Heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our lowly body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious...

Sown in Weakness — Raised in Power! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 1 CORINTHIANS 15:42-49. "So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption — it is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonor — it is raised in glory...

One Day at a Time! From Timeless Grace Gems Annie Johnson Flint "As your days — so shall your strength be!" Deuteronomy 33:25 One day at a time, with its failures and fears, With its hurts and mistakes, with its weakness and tears, With its portion of pain, and its burden of care; One day at a...

Joseph in Prison! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 GENESIS 39:20-23. "Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison — the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness...

Zerubbabel From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 ZECHARIAH 4:6-10. Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, "This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. Who are you, O great...

Hezekiah's Recovery From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 ISAIAH 38. "In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to...

The Prayer of the Backslider From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Jeremiah 14:7-9. "Though our iniquities testify against us — act, O LORD, for your name's sake; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you. O you hope of Israel, its Savior in time of...

The Song of Simeon From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Luke 2:25-32. "And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon — and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel — and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it was...

Sick-bed Vows From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Psalm 78:34-42. "Whenever God slew them — then they would seek him; they eagerly turned to him again. They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. But then they would flatter him...

The Last Change! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I show you a mystery — we shall not all sleep, but...

The Time of Departure at Hand! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 2 Timothy 4:6-8. "For I am now ready to be offered — and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid...

The Sympathy of Christ From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Hebrews 4:14-16. "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is...

Praise for Redeeming Love! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Revelation 1:5- 6. "Unto Him who loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen."...

The Thorn in the Flesh! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. "And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations — a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above...

Contentment! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Philippians 4:10-20. "I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in...