"Salvation is of the LORD." -Jonah 2:9

"Why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou?" - John 20:15 [KJV] Profession of Christ, without affection to Him, leaves the heart in dead formality. What is religion without the affections? What the highest pretension, the greatest depth of knowledge, without love to our dear Saviour? Here poor Mary discovers her affection to her Lord, by weeping for, and seeking after His crucified body. The fire of love in the heart carries out the soul beyond itself.  Tell me, Sir , says she to Jesus (supposing Him to be the gardener) where thou hast laid Him, and I will take Him away . Poor weak being, her affections went beyond her strength. But to her inexpressible joy and comfort, Jesus manifested Himself to her. This was written for our instruction. Come ye weeping, seeking souls, learn a lesson of encouragement and comfort to-night, from your sister’s conduct, and your Lord’s dealings with her.  Observe, (1st.) Christ’s beloved disciples have their weeping and their seeking se...

  "Seeking for Jesus." -John 6:24 [KJV] This, my soul, should be thy constant employment, wherever thou art, however engaged; in going in, or out; at rising up, or lying down; whether in public or private, in the church or market-place; the closet, the family, the garden, the field, the house: the question ever arising in the heart should be— Where is Jesus ?  Blessed Spirit! Thou glorifier of my Lord, wilt Thou constantly excite this seeking for Jesus in my heart? Wilt Thou, Lord, give me every moment a sense of need, then a view of His fulness, suitableness, readiness to impart; then bring Him, whom my soul loveth, and me together; and then open a communication in leading me forth in desire, and giving me faith to receive from the infinite fulness of my Lord, and grace for grace? Lord Jesus! I would desire grace to seek Thee, as for hidden treasure. I would seek Thee, and Thee only, O my God! I would separate myself from all other things. It is Jesus, my soul ...