Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zech. 4:6

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zech. 4:6

Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? Isa. 40:13

God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence. I Cor. 1:27-29

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:8

Born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:13

My Spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not. Hag. 2:5

The battle is not your's, but God's. II Chron. 20:15

The LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S. I Sam. 17:47

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. Lam. 3:26

Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Psa. 77:9

I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. Psa. 31:22

Shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though He bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Luke 18:7, 8

Wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Prov. 20:22

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Psa. 37:7

Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD. II Chron. 20:17

Let us not be weary in well doing.... in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6:9

Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. James 5:7

I delight in the law of God after the inward man. Rom. 7:22

O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Psa. 119:97

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart. Jer. 15:16

I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. Song 2:3

I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Job 23:12

I delight to do thy will, O my God: thy law is within my heart. Psa. 40:8

My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. John 4:34

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Psa. 19:8, 10

Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. James 1:22, 23

The Lord shall be thy confidence and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Prov. 3:26

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. Psa. 76:10

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Prov. 21:1

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Prov. 16:7

I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Psa. 130:5, 6

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psa. 34:4

The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Deut. 33:27

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Jer. 17:7

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Rom. 8:31

and forthwith came there out blood and water. John 19:34

One of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. John 19:34

I am Thine, O Lord

I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain--Draw me nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died.
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

Refrain

O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend!

Refrain

There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

Refrain

Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you. Exo. 24:8

The life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls. Lev. 17:11

It is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. Heb. 10:4

Jesus said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Mark 14:24

By his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Heb. 9:12

Peace through the blood of his cross. Col. 1:20

Ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold.... but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.... manifest in these last times for you. I Pet. 1:18-20

Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: ... from all your idols, will I cleanse you. Ezek. 36:25

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience. Heb. 10:22

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day; and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. Psa. 89:16

In the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. Isa. 45:24, 25

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psa. 32:11

The righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe. To declare ... at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Rom. 3:21, 22, 26

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Phil. 4:4

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. I Pet. 1:8

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. Rom. 12:11

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. Rom. 12:11

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecc. 9:10

Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Col. 3:23, 2

Whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord. Eph. 6:8

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John 9:4

Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? Luke 2:49

The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. John 2:17

Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shalt never fall. II Pet. 1:10

We desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Heb. 6:11, 12

So run, that ye may obtain. I Cor. 9:24

God is my defence. Psa. 59:9

God is my defence. Psa. 59:9

The LORD is my rock, and My fortress, and my deliverer; the God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour. II Sam. 22:2, 3

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Psa. 28:7

When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. Isa. 59:19

We may boldly say, The LORD is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Heb. 13:6

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psa. 27:1

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. Psa. 125:2

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Psa. 63:7

For thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Psa. 31:3

chasten thyself before thy God...Dan. 10:12

From the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard. Dan. 10:12

Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isa. 57:15

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psa. 51:17

Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. Psa. 138:6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. I Pet. 5:6

God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. James 4:6, 7

Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Psa. 86:5-7

God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them. II Cor. 5:19

God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them. II Cor. 5:19

It pleased the Father, that in him should all fulness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself. Col. 1:19, 20

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Psa. 85:10

I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil. Jer. 29:11

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shalt be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isa. 1:18

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity? Micah 7:18

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace. Job 22:21

Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Phil. 2:12, 13

LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. Isa. 26:12

Be not far from me; for trouble is near. Psa. 22:11

Be not far from me; for trouble is near. Psa. 22:11

How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? Psa. 13:1, 2

Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. Psa. 27:9

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Psa. 91:15

The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. Psa. 145:18, 19

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18

Lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the world. Matt. 28:20

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psa. 46:1

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Psa. 62:1

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. Psa. 62:5

I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Heb. 13:6

I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Heb. 13:6

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Rom. 8:35, 37

Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Luke 12:4, 5

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven. Matt. 5:10-12

None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy. Acts 20:24

I will speak of thy testimonies...before kings, and will not be ashamed. Psa. 119:46

The Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Rev. 19:6

The Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Rev. 19:6

I know that thou canst do every thing. Job 42:2

The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27

He doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? Dan. 4:35

There is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? Isa. 43:13

Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee. Mark 14:36

Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. Matt. 9:28, 29

Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. Matt. 8:2, 3

The mighty God. Isa. 9:6

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matt. 28:18

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psa. 20:7

Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed...there be more with us than with him. II Chron. 32:7

Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Psa. 50:15

From Samuel Bagster's Daily Light for the Daily Path Devotional [c. 1875]

Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Psa. 50:15

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psa. 42:11

LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear. Psa. 10:17

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Psa. 86:5

Jacob said unto his household, . . . Let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went. Gen. 35:2, 3

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psa. 103:2

I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I on the name of the LORD. Psa. 116:1-4

Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. Exo. 34:29

From Samuel Bagster's Daily Light for the Daily Path Devotional [c. 1875]

Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. Exo. 34:29

Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory. Psa. 115:1

Lord, when saw we thee a hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? Matt. 25:37

In lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better than themselves. Phil. 2:3

Be clothed with humility. I Pet. 5:5

[Jesus] was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Matt. 17:2

All that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on [Stephen], saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. Acts 6:15

The glory which thou gavest me, I have given them. John 17:22

We all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. II Cor. 3:18

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Matt. 5:14, 15

Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins In his own blood. Rev. 1:5

From Samuel Bagster's Daily Light for the Daily Path Devotional [c. 1875]

Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins In his own blood. Rev. 1:5

Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. Love is strong as death. Song 8:7, 6

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. I Pet. 2:24

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. Eph. 1:7

Ye are washed...ye are sanctified...ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. I Cor. 6:11

Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. I Pet. 2:9

I beseech you...brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Rom. 12:1

The goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities

From Samuel Bagster's Daily Light for the Daily Path Devotional [c. 1875]

The goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness. Lev. 16:22

As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Psa. 103:12

In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve. Jer. 50:20

Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity? Micah 7:18

All we like sheep have gone astray: we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isa. 53:6

He shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he hath poured out his soul unto death; and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. Isa. 53:11, 12

The Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29

The fruit of the Spirit is temperance. Gal. 5:22

From Samuel Bagster's Daily Light for the Daily Path Devotional [c. 1875]

The fruit of the Spirit is temperance. Gal. 5:22

Every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: but I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. I Cor. 9:25-27

Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Eph. 5:18

If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matt. 16:24

Let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. But let us, who are of the day, be sober. I Thess. 5:6

Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Titus 2:12, 13