Day By Day - a Compilation

January 1 "Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus

January 2 "And we have known and believed in the love that God has for us. God is love, and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God and God

January 3 "If the tree falls toward the South, or toward the North, where the tree falleth, there it shall be."   - Ecclesiastes 11:3 U

January 4 "If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."  - John 13:17 What does obedience mean? It's the soul's compliance wit

January 5 "For he was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and faith; and many people were added unto the Lord."  - Acts 11:24 And, Oh, b

January 6 "It is good for a man that he bears the yoke in his youth. He sitteth alone and keepeth silence because he hath borne it upon him.

January 7 "In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this

January 8 "From the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, my Name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place in

January 9 "I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing."  - Psalm 101:1 The comforting thought that a watchful Pr

January 10 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."  - 3 John 4 My plea is for humility and wisdom so that

January 11 "I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which Jesus Christ gives you; that in everything ye are enriched by h

January 12 "When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; what is man, that thou a

January 13 "But unto you, that fear my name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings."  - Malachi 4:2 How beautif

January 14 "To him, the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice, and he calleth his sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he pu

January 15 "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies."  - Proverbs 31:10 Christian M. Barclay, wife of R. Barcl

January 16 "With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles."  - 2 Chronicles 32:8 On

January 17 "If any man serves me, he will my Father honor."  - John 12:26 William M. Penn provides a remarkable example of gaining last

January 18 "He maketh the storm a calm so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they are quiet; so he bringeth them u

January 19 "For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth forever. That he should still live forever and not see corruption."

January 20 "He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself."  - 1 John 5:10 Many and marvelous are the external proofs

January 21 "I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience."  - 2 Timothy 1:3 To Almighty God, I appeal, whom I ser

January 22 "But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."  - H

January 23 "I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, t

January 24 "And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These

January 25 "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 A specific s

January 26 "Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips."  - Psalm 141:3 Someone who quickly believes a negative rep

January 27 "The four and twenty elders fall before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth forever and ever, and cast their

January 28 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."  - Matt

January 29 "For unto you, it is given on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him but also to suffer for his sake."   - Philippians

January 30 "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and they shall be one flesh."  - Gen

January 31 "Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But

February 1 "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which

February 2 "And to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord, and likewise at even."  - 1 Chronicles 23:30 At the start of the d

February 3 "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord

February 4 "He was in the world, and he made the world, and the world knew him not."  - John 1:10 There is hardly any aspect of Christi

February 5 "And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour."  - Revelation 8:1 Si

February 6 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."  - Matthew 5:3 It is a safe and blessed state to be s

February 7 "Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me."  - Proverbs 3

February 8 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation."  - 1 Peter 1:15 Dear, upon reflectio

February 9 "As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and w

February 10 "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life."  - Proverbs 4:23 I have been reading Watts' Logi

February 11 "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destru

February 12 "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everla

February 13 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."  - Philippians 1:21 William Ledra, a resident of the Island of Barbados,

February 14 "Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshing-floor, that I may build an altar therein unto the LORD: thou sha

February 15 "Yea, ye yourselves know that these hands have ministered unto my necessities and those that were with me."  - Acts 20:34 T

February 16 "A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always." 

February 17 "Be still and know that I am God."  - Psalm 46:10 And now, dear Friends, let a true silence and sweet stillness come upon a

February 18 "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enem

February 19 "But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we ar

February 20 "With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt show thyself upright."  - 2 Samuel 2

February 21 "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 G

February 22 "Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields

February 23 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God,"  - Matthew 5:9 This peace-making is excellent

February 24 "What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth g

February 25 "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the

February 26 "Even them will I bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrific

February 27 "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, w

February 28 "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; purify your hearts, ye double-minded."  -

March 1 "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of t

March 2 "And a man that is clean shall gather up the ashes of the heifer, and lay them up without the camp in a clean place, and it shall be

March 3 "For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and spirit, which are God's."  - 1 Corinthians 6:20 The tim

March 4 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."  - John 1:1 We acknowledge and believe in God

March 5 "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me."  - Matthew 10:38 Like the cross, the way is sp

March 6 "And daily in the temple and every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ."  - Acts 5:42 Since my last update,

March 7 "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."  - Matthew 5:4 The mourning mentioned here is godly, which may some

March 8 "That we henceforth are no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, a

March 9 "And it shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer, and while they are speaking, I will hear."  - Isaiah 65:24 It

March 10 "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."  - Psalm 90:12 I am intensely eager to maintain my

March 11 "Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake; for wh

March 12 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."  - 2 Corinthian

March 13 "And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him."   - Acts 9:3 Through in

March 14 "And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shall talk of them when thou sittest in the house, and when thou walke

March 15 "Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the ga

March 16 "Love not the world, neither the things in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."  - 1

March 17 "Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nation

March 18 "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world, and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he t

March 19 "Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the w

March 20 "I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness."  - Psalm 17:15 I was deeply comforted by what seemed too vivid and di

March 21 "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which i

March 22 "Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching I bid thee."  - Jonah 3:2 I am far from limiting th

March 23 "For by thee I have run through a troop, and by my God have I leaped over a wall."  - Psalm 18:29 God's mercy and love for his

March 24 "Weep with them that weep."  - Romans 12:15 I have no doubt you* have received many affectionate, empathetic, and comforting m

March 25 "They take the timbrel and harp and rejoice at the sound of the organ,* ...and in a moment go down to the grave."  - Job 21:12

March 26 "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars, forev

March 27 "Henceforth, a crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me that day."  - 2 Ti

March 28 "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you." &n

March 29 "I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the Lord."  - Zephan

March 30 "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."  - Proverbs 3:6 I agreed with a man in the borough to teach

March 31 "There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth, and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty."  -

April 1 "Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed

April 2 "For that which is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God."  - Luke 16:15 Sir William Penn is primaril

April 3 "And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit."  - Eccle

April 4 "And seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not."  - Jeremiah 45:5 Before turning eighteen, William Penn was sent to

April 5 "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."  - Song of Solomon 2:15 In just

April 6 "To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name." 

April 7 "The son shall not bear the father's iniquity; neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the right

April 8 "Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight."   - John 18:

April 9 "Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot."&nbsp

April 10 "I will, therefore, that men pray everywhere, lifting holy hands, without wrath and doubting."  - 1 Timothy 2:8 O Father of al

April 11 "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength, they are fourscore years, yet is their strength

April 12 "There is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding."  - Job 32:8 Now I say, this inspira

April 13 "He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive."   - Matthew 20:7 I often l

April 14 "And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and one soul."  - Acts 4:32 After joining the people mockingly call

April 15 "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."   - Matthew 5:10 Persecu

April 16 "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children forever, th

April 17 "Let them alone: they are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."  - Mat

April 18 "Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the

April 19 "Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord."  - Romans 12:11 Business is helpful, beneficial, and necessar

April 20 "There is one body and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling."   - Ephesians 4:4 In anticipating your

April 21 "Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter the kingdom of heaven."  - M

April 22 "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."  - 1 Peter 3:2 The practice and use of straightforward languag

April 23 "The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way."   - Psalm 25:9 For several years, Daniel Wheeler str

April 24 "Who is blind but my servant? or deaf as my messenger that I sent? Who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the Lord's serv

April 25 "Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father."  - Joh

April 26 "Begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undef

April 27 "Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed."  - Psalm 37:3 Having lived am

April 28 "All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord, and thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom and talk of

April 29 "I lay down my life that I might take it again. No man takes it from me. I have the power to lay it down, and I have the power to t

April 30 "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, they may rest from their labors; and their work

May 1 "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth."  -

May 2 "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you; but as the same anointing tea

May 3 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptab

May 4 "Woe to them that are at ease in Zion and trust in the mountain of Samaria."  - Amos 6:1 I had a natural warmth in my disposition

May 5 "His righteousness unto children's children; to such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them." -

May 6 "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded he able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."  - 2 Timot

May 7 "He that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, driven with the wind and tossed."   - James 1:6 I feel like a ship set out to sea wi

May 8 "Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright: but they have sought out many inventions."  - Ecclesiastes 7:29 Livi

May 9 "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men."   - Psalm 107:8 Has he n

May 10 "The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish."  - Isa

May 11 "But as it is written. Eye hath not seen, ear heard, nor have entered the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them t

May 12 "All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. The troubles of my heart are enla

May 13 "So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple."  - Luke 14:33 Must I foreve

May 14 "O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea."&

May 15 "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."   - Psalm 34:19 Remembering the Lord o

May 16 "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."  - 1 Corinthians 3:11 Should I once again greet

May 17 "Likewise, the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh

May 18 "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. If so be, ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

May 19 "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. Quench not the Spirit."   - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 I used these three prayers comforta

May 20 "Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee."  - Hebrews 6:14 I ignored the marriage propos

May 21 "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace."  - Psalm 37:37 OH! If only everyone would rema

May 22 "I love them that love me; those that seek me early shall find me."   - Proverbs 7:17 The Lord, whom I feared and yearned for fr

May 23 "Come, and let us join ourselves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten."  - Jeremiah 1:5 Isaac Peningt

May 24 "That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."  - Hebrews 6:12 I've been

May 25 "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way

May 26 "God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."  - John 4:24 The true God is a Spirit, inf

May 27 "But let your communication be Yea, yea; Nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil."  - Matthew 5:37 And now, d

May 28 "For in him we live, move, and have our being."  - Acts 17:28 And now, having your sustenance from Christ, and God your Father:

May 29 "And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children t

May 30 "In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." 

May 31 "And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by renewing your mind."  - Romans 12:2 Avoid the pointless trends of the

June 1 "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption."   - 1 Cor

June 2 "The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth."  - Ecclesiastes

June 3 "Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird; the birds around about are against her."  - Jeremiah 12:9 Someone skeptical might

June 4 "For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and s

June 5 "And the doors shall be shut in the streets when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and

June 6 "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment."                  

June 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 1

June 8 "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."  - Matthew 5:5 Again, devout individuals cannot help but grieve over t

June 9 "Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God."   - Psalm 92:13 Reading over my old jo

June 10 "Therefore, let us not sleep as do others, but let us watch and be sober."  - 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Oh, in love, watch over each

June 11 "That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increase in the knowledge of God."

June 12 "Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace."  - Proverbs 3:17 Many of us have duties that require us to be

June 13 "And the valley of Achor, a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me."   - Isaiah 65:10 I have obs

June 14 "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."  - Revelation 2:10 Christ's Cross is Christ's way to Chris

June 15 "Reach hither thy finger and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side; and be not faithless, but belie

June 16 "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 li

June 17 "And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation, the fear of the Lord is his treasure."&nbs

June 18 "And that: he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and r

June 19 "And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is i

June 20 "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?" - 1 Corinthians 3:16 As we allow the operati

June 21 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men. Be strong."  - 1 Corinthians 16:13 Due to a lack of inner vigilance, we

June 22 "I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother."  - Psalm 35:14 Hearing about the significant loss you and your sis

June 23 "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."  - Matthew 26:41 Oh!

June 24 "There shall no evil befall thee; neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to

June 25 "For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glor

June 26 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in right

June 27 "Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning, and he shall come unto us as the

June 28 "What carefulness it wrought in you; yea, what clearing of yourselves."  - 2 Corinthians 7:11 Today, I thought a lot about my d

June 29 "What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also."  - 1 Corinthians 14:15 Eventually,

June 30 "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they are not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gi

July 1 "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my

July 2 "Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high because he hath known my name."  - P

July 3 "Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity."  - Ecclesiastes 1:2 I returned from London last Sat

July 4 "And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac, his son, and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and

July 5 "The people which sat in darkness saw great light, and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up." &nbsp

July 6 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."  - Matthew

July 7 "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have

July 8 "And this I do for the Gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you."   - 1 Corinthians 9:23 After a deep silence to

July 9 "And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? And rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen?"  -

July 10 "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen."  - 1 Peter 5:14 I've often

July 11 "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace given unto me, they gave Barnabas and me the right

July 12 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you."&nbsp

July 13 "And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers; they shall bow down to thee with their face toward th

July 14 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." &n

July 15 "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband."  - Proverbs 12:4 How often have I prayed that the portion of her Lord's spirit, w

July 16 "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate."  - 1 Timothy 6:18 I visited

July 17 "For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but because of him who hath subjected the same in hope; because the cre

July 18 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous ma

July 19 "Choosing instead to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season."  - Hebrews 11:

July 20 "For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish."   - Psalm 1:6 I attended the Yearly M

July 21 "Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel."&nbs

July 22 "For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth."  - Hebrews 12:6 The distribution of suffer

July 23 "Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord; let thy loving-kindness and truth continually preserve me."  - Psalm 40:

July 24 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wo

July 25 "Having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in

July 26 "I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts, and will be their God, and they shall be my people."  -

July 27 "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

July 28 "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might."  - Ecclesiastes 9:10 If we are called to any role or situation in li

July 29 "And said unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and I will give you whatever is right. And they went their way."  - Matthew

July 30 "Of myself, one will not glory, but in mine infirmities."  - 2 Corinthians 12:5 I am indeed ready to empathize with the weakest

July 31 "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God."  - Psalm 42:1 My connection with any young

August 1 "But others fell into good ground and brought forth, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold."  - Matthew 13:8 The

August 2 "That our daughters may be as cornerstones, polished after the similitude of a palace." - Psalm 144:12 My commitment to our society

August 3 "Her sun is gone down while it was yet day."  - Jeremiah 15:9 I believe it's not safe to trust myself with health and strength

August 4 "Moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, sought out, and set many pr

August 5 "He that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me."  - Matthew 10:38 The Cross, when embraced, create

August 6 "Thus saith the Lord, Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord."&n

August 7 "Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you."  - John 15:14 I would offer you more than a cup of cold water in the n

August 8 "Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lor

August 9 "That ye may tell it to the generation following. For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even unto death."

August 10 "For ye see your calling, brethren, bow that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called." &nbs

August 11 "Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them."   - Romans 1:19 A person, not

August 12 "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you and exhort

August 13 "For all these things do the world's nations seek after; and your Father knoweth that ye need these things. But rather seek ye the

August 14 "Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not."  - Matthew 24:23 To honest and sincere pe

August 15 "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God."  -

August 16 "I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power."  - Ep

August 17 "The Lord orders the steps of a good man, and he delights in his way."   - Psalm 37:23 Listening to William Savery preach, he

August 18 "For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in auth

August 19 "Honor your father and mother: your days may be long upon the land the Lord your God has given thee."   - Exodus 20:12 Ah, my

August 20 "The kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord and his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."   - Revelat

August 21 "Bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth."   - Isaiah 43:6 Before I turned twelve, I frequently a

August 22 "And they said, 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved-you and your household.' "  - Acts 16:31 My heart wa

August 23 "And Jesus, answering, said. Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one  returned to give praise to God

August 24 "Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the G

August 25 "Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? Are not your ways unequal?"   - Ezekiel 18:25 I don't plan to detail every

August 26 "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."  - Matthew 5:6 Remember that just a

August 27 "God is love; and he that dwells in love, dwells in God, and God in him."   - 1 John 4:16 Love is the foundation of all our h

August 28 "Your mouth will be opened; you will speak with him and no longer be silent. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know tha

August 29 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."   - Matthew 6:33

August 30 "Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous."  - Judges 18:5 Regardi

August 31 "And 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 u

September 1 "But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth and heart, that is, the word of faith we preach."  - Romans 10

September 2 "I am the Lord that is my name; and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images."  - Isaiah 42:

September 3 "I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things, I am instructed both to be full and hungr

September 4 "And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth and

September 5 "And now also the ax is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down,

September 6 "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different administrations, but they are the same Lord. There are

September 7 "I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me, and what I shall answer

September 8 "For I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity, according to the number of the days, three hundred and ninety days; so s

September 9 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."  - Matthew 5:7 People must show mercy in all their words and actio

September 10 "For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one co

September 11 "I will instruct thee and teach thee how thou shalt go. I will guide thee with mine eye."  - Psalm 32:8 Alas! I am still a

September 12 "And I will bring the blind in a way that they know not; I will lead them in paths they have not known; I will make darkness li

September 13 "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, shall teach you all things, and bring all th

September 14 "Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the morning's womb; thou hast the dew of

September 15 "And they did all eat, were filled, and took up the fragments that remained twelve baskets full."  - Matthew 14:20 When th

September 16 "Thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savor unto the Lord."  - Numbers 28:8 I have thought how much s

September 17 "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work is pure or correct."   - Proverbs 20:11 Desires were raised in my y

September 18 "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor the left: remove thy foot fro

September 19 "If he calls thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place." 

September 20 "But to do good and to communicate, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."   - Hebrews 13:16 My heart

September 21 "Behold, the Kingdom of God is within you."  - Luke 17:21 The great Organizer of nature and the God of all grace visited y

September 22 "Unto the wicked God says, What have you to do to declare my statutes, or that you should take my covenant in your mouth? Seein

September 23 "Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, persecute you, and falsely say all evil against you, for my sake. Rejoice and be e

September 24 "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than to give the sacrifice of fools."  - Ecc

September 25 "Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil against you, for my sa

September 26 "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift sword against nation,

September 27 "I have been young and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread."  - Psalm 37:25

September 28 "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart."  - Psalm 27:14 I want to encourage you to com

September 29 "And every man that strives for mastery is temperate in all things."   - 1 Corinthians 9:25 Oh! The terrible effects of th

September 30 "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for

October 1 "All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and testimonies."   - Psalm 25:10 If we surrend

October 2 "The word of God is not bound."  - 2 Timothy 2:9 In the seed of life that is over all whom the Lord supports, and has support

October 3 "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." 

October 4 "Stand ye in the ways. And see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for you

October 5 "Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty."  - Job 5:17 Today

October 6 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one."  - 1 Joh

October 7 "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? I hope thou in God; for I shall praise him for the help of

October 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God."   - Matthew 5:8 By this, we understand that we must take care of our

October 9 "God is the Lord, who hath showed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar."   - Psalm 118:2

October 10 "But strong meat belongs to them of full age, even those who, because of use, have their senses exercised to discern both good an

October 11 "He that saith he abideth in him ought also so to walk, even as he walked."  - 1 John 2:6 Since you have embraced the truth,

October 12 "And they believed the Scripture and the word Jesus had said."  - John 2:22 One of the intriguing aspects for someone explor

October 13 "He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he made my chain heavy."  - Lamentations 3:7 Don't think God or your friend

October 14 "Ye shall not oppress one another, but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the Lord your God."   - Leviticus 25:17 To James Sh

October 15 "But watch thou in all things."  - 2 Timothy 4:5 Could you not watch it with me for one hour? When gathered for worship or t

October 16 "And when he hides his face, who can behold him?"  - Job 34:29 The feeling of disinterest, bordering on indifference, is exp

October 17 "And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to

October 18 "But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. The Lord will hear when I call unto him."  - Psalm 4:3

October 19 "Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge."  - Psalm 19:2 Oh, what can I say, or what words can

October 20 "And said unto him, run. Speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude o

October 21 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt has lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothi

October 22 "The words of the wise are as goads and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd." 

October 23 "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."   - 1 Corinthians 3:11 It's undeniable

October 24 "And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away."  - 1 Corinthians 7:31 Alas, f

October 25 "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."  - Proverbs 22:6 Children should

October 26 "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler."  -

October 27 "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand and when ye

October 28 "Now, therefore, you are no more strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God." 

October 29 "My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow your ear to my understanding; That you may regard discretion, and that your lips may keep

October 30 "So are the paths of all that forget God, and the hypocrite's hope shall perish."  - Job 8:13 Come! Test your faith- all of

October 31 "Therefore, remove sorrow from your heart; for childhood and youth are vanity."  - Ecclesiastes 11:10 But even with the adva

November 1 "Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? Unto you; O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man." 

November 2 "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."  - James 5:16 You, Lord God Almighty! At the end of our solemn

November 3 "And he cried unto the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet:

November 4 "I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."   - Isaiah

November 5 "For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities."  - Hebrews 4:15 How boundless i

November 6 "Of the increase of his government and peace, there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and his kingdom, to order it and es

November 7 "O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord."  -

November 8 "At that time, Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from

November 9 "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds."  - 2 Corinthians

November 10 "Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go?"  - John

November 11 "And have no certain dwelling place." - 1 Corinthians 4:11 I consider it an immense mercy that the Almighty God did not cut the

November 12 "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms."   - Deuteronomy 33:27 Thus, I sometimes considere

November 13 "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"  - 1 Corinthians 15:55 I am in a deplorable state of health a

November 14 "The King's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold."   - Psalm 45:13 Pay attention, dear Fri

November 15 "To everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heaven."  - Ecclesiastes 3:1 I can't help but wish

November 16 "Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household?"  - Luke 12:42 May I, witho

November 17 "No man knoweth of his sepulcher unto this day."  - Deuteronomy 34:6 She is a lively, sensible woman, but would suit my tas

November 18 "But I keep under my body and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I should be a ca

November 19 "There is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth himself to take hold of thee."   - Isaiah 64:7 "For who is this th

November 20 "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer."&nb

November 21 "Is like unto a man that is a householder, which bringeth out of his treasure things new and old."  - Matthew 13:52 Some pe

November 22 "Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin wh

November 23 "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much."  - Luke 16:10 Mary Ann Gilpin, when at home, very ea

November 24 "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to c

November 25 "Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men."  - Ephesians 4:8 But now

November 26 "Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."  - Daniel 12:4 I must acknowledge, to the glory of God and i

November 27 "These are they which came out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." &

November 28 "Let us, therefore, follow after the things which make for peace and things wherewith one may edify another."  - Romans 14:

November 29 "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."  - 1 Corinthians 15:57 Why should you be

November 30 "In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth."   - Psalm 90:6 I rarely thin

December 1 "Now the city was large and great, but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built."  - Nehemiah 7:4 Who can

December 2 "Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holine

December 3 "The young lions lack and suffer hunger, but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing."  - Psalm 34:10 My child

December 4. "If the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched."  - Matthew 24:43 In the

December 5 "I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked o

December 6 "Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ."  - Romans 1:6 My heart from my childhood was drawn toward the Lord, who

December 7 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."  - John 1:1 The Word of God existed from t

December 8 "If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove,

December 9 "We must, through much tribulation, enter the kingdom of God."  - Acts 14:22 Ten years had passed since Elizabeth Dudley's s

December 10 "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret, an

December 11 "Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels and have no charity, I have become sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal."&nbsp

December 12 "Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other."  - Psalm 85:10 God's mercy is incredibl

December 13 "And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be

December 14 "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former shall not be remembered nor come into mind."  - Isaiah 65

December 15 "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."  -Numbers 23:10 It was a beautiful, bright day fu

December 16 "They that observe lying vanities forsake their mercy."  - Jonah 2:8 After trying our best to provide for, educate, and gui

December 17 "Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men."  - Proverbs 4:14 Should these notes be shared w

December 18 "Can two walk together except they are agreed?"  - Amos 3:3 My new friend introduced me to the most fashionable tea gardens

December 19 "Knowing that tribulation worketh patience, patience experience, and experience hope."  - Romans 5:3-4 New challenges await

December 20 "Let us not judge one another anymore, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his br

December 21 "And they forsook all and followed him." - Luke 5:11 My mind was deeply concerned with the belief that if I remained faithful to

December 22 "They are rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate."  - 1 Timothy 6:18 Having a lot of property not

December 23 "Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power."  - Psalm 110:3 My soul is often profoundly humbled when I sense the

December 24 "Speaking to yourselves in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."  - Eph

December 25 "The Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rearward."  - Isaiah 52:12 Are you in good health? Are you

December 26 "But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions."  -

December 27 "Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord."  - Psalm 37:3 I now sit with my dear little ones, watching them in their evening

December 28 "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."   - Ephesians 4:3 It's encouraging to see people under

December 29 "And who is he that will harm you if ye be followers of that which is good?"  - 1 Peter 3:13 Humanity faces many challenges

December 30 "Worship him that made heaven, earth, the sea, and the fountains of waters."  - Revelation 14:7 We see divine worship as th

December 31 "And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till

APPENDIX THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS By Wa. J. ALLINSON, Editor of Friends Review Printed by permission from the third volume of McClin

Appendix 378 First-day Scripture Schools are conducted with enthusiasm and effectiveness in all these Annual Meetings, exerting a broad evan

Appendix  380 We have redemption through His blood, including the forgiveness of sins. We also believe that He was made a sacrifice for

APPENDIX 381 And heartfelt experience of those things which are essential for its eternal well-being.  We believe that the saving knowl

Appendix 382 While we maintain our views on humanity's fallen state due to original sin, we do not believe that sin is attributed to anyone

APPENDIX 383 and by the Spirit of our God." The same apostle says: "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His m

APPENDIX 384 This fascinating topic is enough to refer to the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and the writings of the Apostles about it.

APPENDIX 385 "after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: whos

APPENDIX 386 ON WORSHIP Being fully convinced that without the inner revelation of Christ's Spirit, one cannot glorify God or achieve salvat

APPENDIX. 387 OF MINISTRY As it is the exclusive right of the Supreme Leader of the Church alone to select and call the ministers of His Gos

APPENDIX 388 Those who had been close to Christ in person were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until they received power from above. This cl

APPENDIX 370 George Fox's message resonated spontaneously in the hearts of many during his time, who were ready to embrace his preaching: "I

APPENDIX 389 ON WAR War stems from and fuels the negative emotions of the human mind. It goes against and breaches the Gospel's principles,

Appendix 390 The prophet Isaiah, with his vision of divine enlightenment, predicted the arrival and reign of the Prince of Peace and vividly

APPENDIX 371 The early history of the Quakers, also known as Friends, was compiled by Joseph Besse and published in London in 1753 in two la

APPENDIX 372 The members from that time have been exceptional supporters of the principles of civil and religious freedom, despite persecuti

Appendix 373 They see His immediate presence with His Church as the basis of its authority. Therefore, in these gatherings, particularly tho

APPENDIX 374 Before anyone prays aloud in their meetings, acting as a spokesperson for the group, direct inspiration from the Holy Spirit mu

APPENDIX 375 The belief requires complete surrender of one's natural will to the guidance of the pure, unerring Spirit, "through whose renew

APPENDIX 376 The sacred writings tested and confirmed the early Christians' example and their witness to the truth in their own consciences.

APPENDIX 377 within, the hope of glory, and of denying, or at least holding lightly, a belief in His true divinity while incarnate, and in t

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRST EDITION Driven by a sense of responsibility, I embarked on a vast and expansive journey spanning more than two cen

Day by Day: A Compilation from the Writings of Ancient and Modern Friends. By William Henry Chase. "The kingdom of God is not in word but in