Compass Point

‘In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,‘…‘Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?‘And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.‘…‘And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.'—Luke 1:23, 34, 35, & 38

‘Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;‘…‘Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the Lord your God.'—Joshua 23:6 & 11

‘Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the Lᴏʀᴅ.'—Jeremiah 8:7‘Great is the Lᴏʀᴅ, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.'—Psalm 145:3

‘These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.'—John 20:31

‘In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began'—Titus 1:2

‘I am the Lᴏʀᴅ, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.'—Malachi 3:6

‘Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.'—Hebrews 4:16

‘For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.'—1 John 3:11‘A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.'—John 13:34

‘We love him, because he first loved us.'—1 John 4:19

‘And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.'—1 John 4:16‘And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.'—Romans 5:5

‘Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.'—1 John 4:10‘I am crucified with Christ:  nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me:  and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.'—Galatians 2:20

‘In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.'—1 John 4:9‘But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us'—Ephesians 2:4

‘Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:  therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.'—1 John 3:1

‘His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.'—John 2:5

‘Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound.  But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound'—Romans 5:20

‘See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.'—1 Thessalonians 5:15

‘The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.'—Acts 5:30‘And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree'—Acts 10:39

‘In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.'—Psalm 120:1‘I am for peace:  but when I speak, they are for war.'—Psalm 120:7‘Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.'—1 Peter 5:7

‘So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.'—Nehemiah 4:6

‘Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips:  for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.'—Isaiah 6:5‘O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.'—Matthew 12:34

‘What is man, that thou art mindful of him?  and the son of man, that thou visitest him?'—Psalm 8:4

‘Abide in me, and I in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.‘I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.'—John 15:4 & 5

‘My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lᴏʀᴅ; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.'—Psalm 5:3

‘Hear my prayer, O Lᴏʀᴅ, and let my cry come unto thee.'—Psalm 102:1

‘When thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.'—Matthew 6:6

‘The Lᴏʀᴅ bless thee, and keep thee:‘The Lᴏʀᴅ make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:‘The Lᴏʀᴅ lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.'—Numbers 6:24–26

‘God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers'—Romans 1:9

‘Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee:  yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.'—Psalm 57:1

‘…my servant Job shall pray for you…'—Job 42:8‘For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;‘That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;‘Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;‘Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light'—Colossians 1:9–12

‘Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.'—John 14:6

‘Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:‘Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:  and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.  Amen.'—Matthew 28:19 & 20

‘Trust in the Lᴏʀᴅ with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.‘In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.'—Proverbs 3:5 & 6

‘If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.'—1 John 1:9

‘Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you'—1 Peter 5:7‘Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.'—Matthew 11:29

‘I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish'—Luke 13:5‘Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts:  and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.'—Isaiah 55:7

‘By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God'—Ephesians 2:8

‘Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins:  keep thyself pure.'—1 Timothy 5:22‘All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.'—1 John 2:16

‘Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?'—John 11:40

‘Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.'—Matthew 28:18

‘Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.  And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.'—Luke 23:34

‘Seek ye the Lᴏʀᴅ while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near'—Isaiah 55:6

‘From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed:  lead me to the rock that is higher than I.'—Psalm 61:2

‘When they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.'—Luke 23:33‘There is a green hill far away,Without a city wall,Where the dear Lord was crucifiedWho died to save us all.‘We may not know, we cannot tell,What pains He had to bear;But we believe it was for usHe hung and suffered there.‘He died that we might be forgiven,He died to make us good,That we might go at last to heaven,Saved by His precious blood.‘There was no other good enoughTo pay the price of sin,He only could unlock the gateOf heaven, and let us in.‘O dearly, dearly has He loved,And we must love Him too,And trust in His redeeming blood,And try His works to do.'—Cecil F. Alexander

‘It came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.'—Luke 11:1‘Pray'r is the soul's sincere desire,Utter'd or unexpress'd,The motion of a hidden fireThat trembles in the breast.‘Pray'r is the burden of a sigh,The falling of a tear;The upward glancing of an eye,When none but God is near.‘Pray'r is the simplest form of speechThat infant lips can try;Pray'r the sublimest strains that reachThe majesty on high.‘Pray'r is the christian's vital breath,The christian's native air,His watchword at the gate of death—He enters heav'n with pray'r.Pray'r is the contrite sinners' voiceReturning from his ways,While angels in their songs rejoiceAnd say,—“Behold he prays.”'—James Montgomery

‘Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings'—Psalm 17:8‘Under his wings I am safely abiding;Tho' the night deepens and tempests are wild,Still I can trust him, I know he will keep me;He has redeemed me and I am his child.              ‘Under his wings, under his wings,             Who from his love can sever?             Under his wings my soul shall abide,             Safely abide forever.‘Under his wings, what a refuge in sorrow!How the heart yearningly turns to its rest!Often when earth has no balm for my healing,There I find comfort, and there I am blest. ‘Under his wings, O what precious enjoyment!There will I hide till life's trials are o'er;Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me;Resting in Jesus I'm safe evermore.'–William Cushing

‘He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.'—1 John 5:12‘Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!Heir of salvation, purchased of God,Born of His Spirit, wash'ed in His blood.              ‘This is my story, This is my song,              Praising my Saviour all the day long;              This is my story, this is my song              Praising my Saviour all the day long.‘Perfect submission, perfect delight,Visions of rapture burst on my sight;Angels descending, bring from above,Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.‘Perfect submission, all is at rest,I in my Saviour am happy and blest;Watching and waiting, looking above,Fill'd with His goodness, lost in His love.'—Fanny Crosby

‘…I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.'—2 Timothy 1:12‘I know not why God's wondrous grace       To me He hath made known,Nor why unworthy—Christ in love       Redeemed me for His own.              ‘But “I know Whom I have believed,                     And am persuaded that He is able              To keep that which I've committed                     Unto Him against that day.”‘I know not how this saving faith       To me He did impart,Nor how believing In His Word       Wrought peace within my heart‘I know not how the Spirit moves,       Convincing men of sin,Revealing Jesus thro' the Word,       Creating faith in Him.‘I know not what of good or ill       May be reserved for me,Of weary ways or golden days,       Before His face I see.‘I know not when my Lord may come,       At night or noonday fair,Nor if I walk the vale with Him,       Or “meet Him in the air.” '—D. W. Whittle (El Nathan)

‘Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.'—Luke 7:47‘Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)       That saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,       Was blind, but now I see.‘ 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,       And grace my fears relieved;How precious did that grace appear       The hour I first believed!‘Through many dangers, toils, and snares,       I have already come;'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,       And grace will lead me home.‘The Lord has promised good to me,       His word my hope secures;He will my shield and portion be,       As long as life endures.‘Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,       And mortal life shall cease;I shall possess within the veil,       A life of joy and peace.‘The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,       The sun forbear to shine;But God, who called me here below,       Will be forever mine.'—John Newton

‘In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.'—Zechariah 13:1‘There is a fountain filled with blood       Drawn from EMMANUAL'S veins;And sinners, plunged beneath that flood       Lose all their guilty stains.‘The dying thief rejoiced to see       That fountain in his day;And there have I, as vile as he,       Washed all my sins away.‘Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood       Shall never lose its pow'rTill all the ransomed church of God       Be saved, to sin no more.‘E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream       Thy flowing wounds supply:Redeeming love has been my theme,       And shall be till I die.‘But when this lisping, stammering tongue       Lies silent in the grave,Then in a nobler, sweeter song       I'll sing thy power to save.'—William Cowper

‘If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth'—1 John 1:6

‘But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.'—1 John 1:7‘While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light.  These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.'—John 12:36‘I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.'—John 12:46