The Pastor's Morning Visit

by James Smith,

PREFACE

The present humble work is a Pastoral effort, flowing from love to the Lord's people, and a desire to honour His great name. It is an acknowledged fact, that many of the Lord's people are living far below their privileges; and are walking as mere men, not aiming simply at the Lord's glory. This is to be regretted; and while none but the Holy Spirit can produce the change we desire to witness—yet the means are to be used, and we must stir up their pure minds by way of remembrance.

In this little work, I aim to speak in the closet, in the cottage, in the kitchen, and even in the field—to the different classes of the Lord's family; endeavouring to draw them nearer to their God and gracious Father. My desire is to promote the power of godliness; and these little pieces are written to convince, comfort, and correct; to fan the flame of devotion, and to produce holiness of heart and life. To this end some degrees of sameness in the pieces, and a repetition of some important truths, appeared absolutely necessary.

Habitual dependence upon God for all we need, acknowledging the hand of God for all we receive, and walking humbly with God, notwithstanding all that may happen to us here below—enter into the very vitals of genuine Christianity; and it is only while we are thus acting, that we enjoy peace with God, and walk in the comforts of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who often uses weak things to confound the mighty—bless this little work to your good—and His glory!

The situation in which she died is instructive:', Carry all your concerns to Him—', He cannot love you more!', Go to Him just as you are-', You are walking in the midst of snares and traps!',	This is my Friend!', Poor in self—rich in Jesus!', Our great lesson!', Grace personified!', He restores the fainting-',	He seems to grow more like Satan!', Paul's estimate of himself', To nourish a serpent in the bosom!', We know not what this day may bring forth', The daughter of faith',
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone!', "Look unto Me!" Isaiah 45:22', "A friend loves at all times!" Proverbs 17:17', Anyone but our God would have left us long ago! ', "Do not worry!" Matthew 6:34 ',	This glorious, astonishing object!', "Take heed, and beware of covetousness!" Luke 12:15', "Am I in God's stead?" Genesis 30:2', O for a thankful heart!', Lord, do with it as You will',	I myself will help you!', I am a worm!', Enough to make an angel weep!', Everything in this world is liable to change!', Our everlasting All',
"Be watchful!" Revelation 3:2', "God is for me!" Psalm 56:9', I am EL-SHADDAI, God all-sufficient!', You cannot rely too simply upon Him', Take your heart to Jesus to be searched',	Is it possible?', We get cold, carnal, and indifferent', More than being our friend,-', This is a day of glad tidings! ', He would save you from disappointment',	COMPLETE!', Who made this difference?', "Behold the Man!" John 14:5', "Teach me what I cannot see." Job 34:32', See this strange sight!', "Wait on the Lord—',
He is never hasty in using 'the rod'', "Rejoice in the Lord always." Philippians 4:4 ', "The Lord has blessed me hitherto!" Joshua 17:14', Such poor, vile-', Go and tell Jesus! ',	He has a large store—', Our misery—', To be in Christ', "I will deal well with you!" Genesis 32:9', What are these Christians doing-',	Election injures none!', What kind of people ought you to be?', Open your mouth wide—', He will not be satisfied with anything else!', Your Saviour!',
God rejects half a heart!', "He shall testify of Me!" John 15:26', "I know their sorrows!" Exodus 3:7', "God is with us!" Isaiah 8:10', "I will not remember your sins!" Isaiah 13:25',	"My purpose will stand—', "Though you have not seen Him—', "Pray that you enter not into temptation." Luke 22:40', "Hold me up—', A high-minded Christian',	"Be content with such things-', He waits to fall upon our neck and kiss us!', The Lord's people may be poor', "Be sure your sin will find you out!" Numbers 32:23', What an unspeakable mercy-',
When we feel weakest', "I will call upon You—', "Look, your salvation is coming!-', Whom the Lord guides', A new life is expected from new creatures',	"I am Jesus!" Acts 9:5', Thanksgiving is never out of season', "Son, go work today in My vineyard." Matthew 21:28', We may fall into the grossest sins—', "What do you want Me to do for you?" Mark 10:36',	"Having nothing—', "Create in me a pure heart, O God." Psalm 51:10', "Why do you strive against Him?" Job 33:13', Your daily food, your daily meditation-', The strongest incentive to obedience',
"Watch out for attacks from the Devil,-', "I will be glorified!" Leviticus 10:3', Death only opens the prison-', "Why are you so fearful?" Mark 4:40', You are Mine!',	The lions may grow weak and hungry!', Spiritual prayer ', Jesus is with you!', Cleave to Him!', The more you know of Him—',	Nothing is left to 'chance'', "Then the LORD said to Moses:', What is the world?', He regulates the heat of the furnace', "My sheep hear My voice-',
"I flee unto You to hide me." Psalm 143:9', "It is I! Do not be afraid!" John 6:20', The Fountain and Friend', Live at the feet of Jesus', "Why are you troubled?" Luke 24:38',	"Our sufficiency is of God!" 2 Corinthians 3:5', The happier, and holier, and livelier we shall be!', Christian, you are rich!', Why this running to creatures for advice and support? ', "I will heal your backsliding!" Jeremiah 3:22',	The ear of God', WHO?', These springs are never dry! ', As we grow in grace', How infinitely tender',
"Follow after love." 1 Corinthians 14:1', The best garment for a justified sinner to wear', "Be still—and know that I am God!" Psalm 46:10', "The things that accompany salvation." Hebrews 6:9', "My presence shall go with you." Exodus 33:14',	"The Lord preserves all those who love Him." Psalm 145:20', "I lay down My life for the sheep." John 10:15', "I will be your God throughout your lifetime—', Cast them all on Me!', "Who is on the Lord's side?" Exodus 32:26',	"I will look unto the Lord." Micah 7:7', Patient waiters ', An antidote to all our miseries', "O God, you have taught me." Psalm 71:17', "Return unto your rest, O my soul." Psalm 116:7',
He will surely take care of His children', "Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!" 2 Peter 3:18 ', "O keep my soul, and deliver me!" Psalm 25:20',