Awake! This Morn My Heart Would Rise
Awake! This morn my heart would rise
Above this world to see thy face;
Beyond these narrow-cloudy skies
To gain from thee, supplies of grace.
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Captain of Our Salvation, Prove
Captain of our salvation, prove
The greatness of thy saving love;
Teach thou this wayward heart to know
What made thee love poor sinners so.
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Episode 271: Best Books for Pastors
We know pastors love books and talking about books, so on this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross share a few books they recommend for the pastor’s shelf.
A Word of Hope: Reflecting on Luther’s Lectures on Genesis
I teach church history as part of my profession. In doing so, I’ve discovered it to be exactly what my teachers described—a wonderful means of keeping the faith. Of the figures from our past who have helped me, Martin Luther stands at the top of the list, as he continually points me away from myself […]
He Shall Show It
There are times when all the promises and doctrines of the Bible are of no avail, unless a gracious hand shall apply them to us.
The Narrow Circle Thine Own Life
When thou bendest thy knee in prayer to God, limit not thy petition to the narrow circle of thine own life, tried though it be, but send out thy longing prayers for the church’s prosperity, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” and thine own soul shall be refreshed.
In the Depths? Help from Jonah 2
A single image, from my first few visits to London, is impressed on my mind: the view from the top of an escalator in the larger Underground Tube stations. I remember standing looking at this enormous moving stairway, tilted at a frightening angle, inching slowly but steadily into the depths of London’s underground. Imagine gazing […]
“Happy Incidents” from God
Let us review our own lives. Surely in these we may discover some happy incidents, refreshing to ourselves and glorifying to our God.
Thy Redeemer is Yours
All the offices of Christ are held on our behalf. He is king for us, priest for us, and prophet for us.
The Key to Everlasting Paradise
What joy it will be to find that faith in him is the golden key to the everlasting doors.