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Chapter 1: Sin

“Sin is the transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4). He that wishes to attain right views about Christian holiness must begin by examining the vast and solemn subject of sin. He must dig down ver)l low if he would … Continue reading

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Chapter 20: “Christ is All”

“Christ is all” (Col. 3:11). The words of the text which heads this page are few, short and soon spoken; but they contain great things. Like those golden sayings, “To me to live is Christ,” “I live, yet not I, … Continue reading

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Chapter 19: Wants of the Times

“Men that had understanding of the times” (1 Chron. 12:32). These words were written about the tribe of Issachar, in the days when David first began to reign over Israel. It seems that after Saul’s unhappy death, some of the … Continue reading

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Chapter 18: “Unsearchable Riches”

“Unto me, who am less thaw the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” (Eph. 3:8). If we heard that sentence read for the first time, I … Continue reading

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Chapter 17: Thirst Relieved

“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, ‘If Any Man Thirst, Let Him Come Unto Me, and Drink. He that Believeth on Me, as the Scripture Hath Said, Out of His Belly … Continue reading

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Chapter 16: Without Christ

“Ye were without Christ” (Eph. 2:12). The text which heads this message describes the state of the Ephesians before they became Christians. But that is not all. It describes the state of every man and woman in England who is … Continue reading

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