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    The Vine and the Branches

    The Vine and the Branches From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 JOHN 15:1-8. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit — He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit — He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit. Now you are...
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    The Lord Our Shepherd

    The Lord Our Shepherd From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Psalm 23. "The LORD is my shepherd — I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his...
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    Jacob in Despondency!

    Jacob in Despondency! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 GENESIS 42:36. "And Jacob their father said unto them: You have bereaved me of my children! Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and you will take Benjamin away. All these things are against me!" It did seem so indeed...
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    The Cry of the Sorrowful

    The Cry of the Sorrowful From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Psalm 6. "O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am faint; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in anguish. How long, O LORD, how long...
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    At Home with God!

    At Home with God! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Revelation 7:14-17. "And he said to me: These are those who came out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God...
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    Affliction, Light and Short!

    Affliction, Light and Short! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment — is working for us a far more...
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    If the Lord Wills

    If the Lord Wills From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 James 4:13-16. "Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is...
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    The Lord Our Portion!

    The Lord Our Portion! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 16:5-8. "The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup. You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen unto me in pleasant places — yes, I have a goodly heritage. I will bless the Lord, who has given me...
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    Come unto Me!

    Come unto Me! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Matthew 11:25-30. "At that time Jesus answered and said, "I thank You, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent — and have revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father — for...
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    A Psalm of Blessing!

    A Psalm of Blessing! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 103. "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your...
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    We Need Stirring Up!

    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...
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    Meeting the Lions!

    Meeting the Lions! From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1920 The Bible recounts some interesting stories of lions. They are interesting, not simply because they are stories of animals, but because there are things in connection with them from which we may draw some very striking...
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    How to Keep out of Trouble

    How to Keep out of Trouble From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1920 Old Uncle John was not as spry as he had once been. There were only a few black hairs left among the many gray ones. His limbs were shaky and his steps faltering. He was "no good for work any more," he said. But...
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    The Blessing of Dissatisfaction

    The Blessing of Dissatisfaction From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1920 A young Christian girl sat in a room one beautiful summer afternoon. The sound of the birds chirping on the lawn and other noises of the outdoors came in through the open window to her. There was a look of...
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    Singing in Adversity

    Singing in Adversity From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1930 Life has its adversities. It must needs have them. Adversity, pain, sorrow, and disappointment — are the lathe upon which God shapes us. They are the grinding-wheel which grinds and smoothes us. They are the polishing-wheel...
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    The Road to Happiness

    The Road to Happiness From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1930 The desire to be happy is one of the most universal of human desires. Few people put anything else ahead of their own happiness. In many a life, this is the most powerful motive. Happiness, like everything else in this world...
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    Who Wears the Halter?

    Who Wears the Halter? From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1930 A man puts a halter upon a horse and ties him up within the narrow confines of a stall. The horse may think of the luscious grass in the pasture — but he is fast in the stall. He may think of freedom to go where he will...
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    Do You Know Yourself?

    Do You Know Yourself? From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1920 Everyone desires success — but not every one succeeds. In every line, there are certain things on which success depends. Success can be built only on a properly and carefully laid foundation. Those who desire to be...
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    Getting Even

    Getting Even From Timeless Grace Gems Charles Naylor, 1920 "I'll get even with that fellow if it takes ten years!" Thus declared a man about another who had wronged him, as his eyes flashed with anger and his teeth set firmly with resolve. In his heart he determined to do his enemy as...
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    Fear Not!

    Fear Not! From Timeless Grace Gems Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Isaiah 43:1-3. "But now thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob, and He that formed you, O Israel: Fear not — for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are Mine! When you pass through the waters...
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