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Bates, W. – The Great Duty of Resignation
The Great Duty of Resignation
By William Bates
This is a work on resigning oneself’s to God’s will, based on Jesus’ prayer in Mat 26:39 in the Garden of Gethsemane, when he submitted himself to whatever is God the Father’s will.
Matthew 26:39 – ‘And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.’ Continue reading
Gordon, S.D. – Quiet Talks on Following the Christ
Quiet Talks on Following the Christ
By S. D. Gordon
Author of “Quiet Talks On Power,” “Quiet Talks on Prayer,” “Quiet Talks On Our Lord’s Return,” etc.
New York Chicago Toronto Fleming H. Revell Company London and Edinburgh
Copyright, 1913, by Fleming H. Revell Company
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In this 8 chapter work, Gordon (Congregationalist-Baptist) presents us with meditations on following Christ. His chapters are the lone man who went before, the long, rough road he trod, the pleading call to follow, what following mens, shall we go?, finger-posts, fellow-followers, the glory of the goat, face to face. Continue reading
Mason, W. – Believer’s Pocket Companion
The Believer’s Pocket Companion
The One Thing Needful to Make Poor Sinners Rich—and Miserable Sinners Happy
By William Mason, August 9, 1773
In this work, Mason looks at various different aspects of “putting on Christ”; Who are exhorted, what is implied, putting on Christ in our minds, in our memory, in our conscience, why we should, when we should, and the blessed effects of putting on the mind of Christ.
“Christ is all!” Colossians 3:2
“Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.” Romans 13:14 Continue reading
Beza – Rights of Rulers Over Their Subjects
Concerning the Rights of Rulers Over Their Subjects and the Duty Of Subjects Towards Their Rulers.
By Theodore Beza
1572
Summary: This is a 10 chapter work by Beza (French Reformater) that explores the relationship between the subjects and the ruler of a land from a biblical perspective.
A brief and clear treatise particularly indispensable to either class in these troubled times.
Translation by Henry-Louis Gonin, edited by Patrick S. Poole
Notes from the critical French Edition translated by Patrick S. Poole. This edition and translation © 1995 Patrick S. Poole ([email protected])
To Kings and Princes the Counsel of David: Psalm 2: Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath will soon be kindled.
To the Subjects: I Peter 2:13: Be subjects to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake. Continue reading