Gerhard Tersteegen was known as a spiritual teacher among the “Stillen im Lande,” in English, the quiet ones. This was a name given to those seeking God beyond organized religion. In 1728, he devoted himself to the translation of works mystics and quietists. He also wrote devotional books and correspondence on religious subjects. At his …
Here we report on hymns and songs that express New Covenant truth. So many hymns and songs are weak if not sickly from the perspective of our New Covenant relationship with our God. Look here for hymns and songs the lyrics of which reflect the truth of the Gospel of the Kingdom. "O Love That …
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A long, long time ago, when I was a student at a Southern California Bible college, there was a series of events that began at the school and had an enormous influence on untold numbers of people. What started as a time of prayer in one of the men’s dorm rooms grew to impact the …
“So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?’ All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given …
The "Golden Thread" is a name I have given to my list of writers who have written from a true New Covenant perspective. These men and women wrote (or are still writing) about a life lived by the indwelling Spirit of Christ, a life of union with the Triune God and continual, conscious, conversational communion with …
"The Deep Things of God," by Norman Grubb, Zerubbabel Press, Blowing Rock, NC, 128 pages. Bottom line up front - Norman Grubb is among the most important writers of the 20th century when it comes to the life of Christ in us. He understood the implications of our salvation, sanctification, indwelling, living by faith alone, …
The writer of this verse was Mary Elizabeth Dobell Maxwell. She wrote four known hymns, but beyond that little is known about her. Born in 1846 at Islington, London, England, Maxwell lived about 90 years, dying March 24, 1936, at Eastbourne, Sussex, England. She was married and attended Congregational Churches, so it is reported. What …
In 1739, John and Charles Wesley published a book of verse and hymns that includes many rich sources of earnest devotion to our God. While Charles is famous for such verse and hymn writing - he wrote more than 7000 poems, hymns, and songs - he was also a source of rich devotional verse related …
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Here we explore hymns and songs that express New Covenant truth. So many hymns and songs are weak if not sickly from the perspective of our New Covenant relationship with our God. Look here for hymns and songs the lyrics of which reflect the truth of the Gospel of the Kingdom. Why this matters: This …
I. Lilias Trotter was an English woman born into a wealthy Victorian-era family. She was an accomplished artist whom many thought was the best female artist in England and perhaps the world. Lilias loved her God and lived a life of full surrender to Him. She turned her back on fame and wealth as an …
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