Henry Law

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1.) Adam
      "The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground." Genesis 2:7 The life of Adam is but a brief page. But each line supplies a volume larger than the books of human mind. We find in it the key of all, which amazes us in that marvel-Man. The countless now on earth-the countless in unutterable bliss-the countless in eternal woe-all hang on him ...read more

2.) Comfort for Mourners
      Sorrow has crossed the threshold of your home, and sits a downcast inhabitant in your heart. You mourn as one from whom all joy is fled. The saddened countenance--the open fount of tears--the swelling sighs--the shrinking from needless discourse--the pensive musing--clearly prove your burden of distress. This grief must spring from some most crushi ...read more

3.) Fear of Death
      While the Lord delays His coming, death works incessantly. There is no moment when its scythe is idle. We may soon feel its leveling blow. The debt of dying is due from us and all earth-born. "It is appointed unto men once to die."--Heb. 9:27. Is there no comfort in this thought? Do no bright streaks illumine this horizon? The Christian replie ...read more

4.) I Am That I Am
      "I am that I am" Exodus 3:14 The believer is called to wayfaring and warfaring struggles. He has to bear a daily cross and to fight a daily fight. But in every hour of need a sure support is near. Behold Moses. The ground that he must tread is very slippery. The hill of his difficulties is very steep. A foe opposes every step. But a staff and ...read more

5.) Jehovah-Jireh
      "Abraham called the name of that Place Jehovah-Jireh." Genesis 22:14 Faith is the brightest star in the firmament of grace. High is its origin-for it is born in heaven. Lowly is its abode-for it dwells on earth in the hearts of the redeemed. Mighty are its deeds-for it prevails with God, and over sin and Satan. It treads down seeming impossibi ...read more

6.) Light
      "God said, Let there be light: and there was light." Genesis 1:3 The speaker is God. The time is before time was. The word is omnipotence. The result is the grandest of gifts. Darkness heard and vanished. "God said, Let there be light: and there was light." Reader, strive to imagine the scene, when this first voice called this first bless ...read more

7.) Manna
      "It is Manna." Exodus 16:15 Food was provided for the chosen tribes, unseen before by human eye, untouched before by human hand. 'They knew not what it was.' Reader! when here the Manna is presented to your view, I hope it comes as a familiar thought. It is faith's way to lay it up in memory's ark, as the rich emblem of Salvation's feast ...read more

8.) Marah
      When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.) So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, "What are we to drink?" Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became sweet. There the Lord made a decre ...read more

9.) Melchizedek
      "Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine, and he was the priest of the most high God." Genesis 14:18 The first war, which darkens history's page, is ended. Abraham is moving homewards-crowned with success-laden with spoil. Suddenly a scene breaks on us-marvelous in what it reveals-marvelous in what it conceals. A personage, w ...read more

10.) Mount Sinai
      "God spoke all these words." Exodus 20:1 Mount Sinai is not rightly seen until the Gospel-sun shines brightly on it. The total aspect then is changed. Its terrors disappear. The darkness melts into the light of life. The angry roar is hushed in notes of peace. Reader! approach this scene with humble prayer. If the Spirit guide your steps, it w ...read more

11.) Numbered with the Transgressors
      "Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined." Genesis 39:20 Prison is a place of humiliation and of shame. It is peopled by those who are under accusation of crime, or who are awaiting the sentence of outraged law. As such, the very name suggests ideas of infamy, and chains, and death. ...read more

12.) Peniel
      "So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: 'For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.'" (Gen 32:30) The happiest heart in the world is that in which faith and prayer have undisturbed rule. The truth of this statement follows from the fact that faith has the key of heaven; and prayer has the ear of God. And who is as happy ...read more

13.) Peniel
      Jacob named the place Peniel-"face of God"-for he said, "I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been spared." Genesis 32:30 The happiest heart in the world is that in which faith and prayer have undisturbed rule. The truth of this statement follows from the fact, that faith has the key of heaven; and prayer has the ear of God. And who ...read more

14.) Prevailing Intercession
      "As long as Moses held up the staff with his hands, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites gained the upper hand." Exodus 17:11 Alarms soon trouble the advancing host. Amalek attacks their rear. Esau's tribe has evil will against the house of Jacob. The birthright sold, the blessing lost, had deepl ...read more

15.) Psalm 1
      Here two portraits are presented to our view. The godly man appears. His walk is holy, happy, fruitful, prosperous, heavenward-The ungodly is entirely diverse. His course is worthless, and his end is woe. Spirit of God, grant now Your light! 1. "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, no ...read more

16.) Psalm 10
      The main feature in this psalm is the foul portraiture of evil. Prayer follows in full confidence that God will arise and judge. May the Spirit raise hatred of evil in our hearts! 1. "Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?" There is much weakness in the strongest faith. It is prone to sink when bi ...read more

17.) Psalm 100
      This hymn has been, and still is, the delight of Christian hearts. Its pervading note is a call to adoring praise. Praise is due to our God, because of His sovereignty, and His tender care. May praise ever fill our hearts and dwell on our lips! 1-2. "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all you lands. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Hi ...read more

18.) Psalm 101
      Rules are prescribed for godly government. Advice is given to those who exercise authority. May all take heed; for to each some influence belongs. 1-2. "I will sing of mercy and judgment; unto You, O Lord, will I sing. I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when will You come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart." ...read more

19.) Psalm 102
      The soul trembling under God's displeasure is in extreme anguish. Its misery pours out a multitude of complaints. Various images lend their aid. Hope is found only in God and His unchanging love. 1-2. "Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto You. Hide not Your face from me in the day when I amt in trouble; incline Your ear unto me; i ...read more