A Little Suggestion as to the Person of Christ.

In my devotional reading of the Word of God this morning, I was struck by a little phrase. In Psalm 50 the second verse includes the sweet words "the Perfection of Beauty; (The capitals are mine).

I have not consulted any of the writings of others, and realise these esteemed brethren may equate the phrase with "Zion." but nevertheless I felt happy in placing it in direct apposition with one phrase in Isaiahs' precious prophetic chapter 53, so loved by the people of God. "there is no beauty that we should desire Him." v.2.

But we declare, (do we not brethren?) concerning this One, "He is altogether lovely."

May all the beauties and loveliness of Himself take hold of every heart that He has redeemed, for His glory. His is the perfection of beauty.   

 

International Tract Distribution Day (3)

INTERNATIONAL TRACT DISTRIBUTION DAY (2019)

Thursday 18th April 2019

Dear brethren and sisters in Christ

Just a brief and gentle reminder about this years' International Tract Distribution Day. If the Lord will, we purpose to "nominate" the 18th APRIL as we did for the last two years, according to His gracious help. The response last year was a little less apparent, I mean, in terms of "reports,  but nevertheless still humbling. We realise that it is the most simple "exercise," yet fully believe that it can be much used by the Holy Spirit to great effect in glorifying the Son of Gods' love.

We simply ask, beg, even entreat, every believer who is physically able, throughout the whole world, to distribute at least ONE gospel tract, leaflet, booklet, magazine or portion of the Word of God, on that Thursday, in order that, should it please the Lord again, a tremendous volume of written testimony to the saving grace of God may saturate the entire world which is still, despite its wickedness, "so loved" by our compassionate God.

Whether you are able to participate or not, beloved of the Lord, we covet your prayers for the glory of out lovely Saviour, and for much "fruit of the travail of His soul," thereby bringing Him to be joyfully "satisfied."

In anticipation of your faithful help in this lowly exercise for Him, I would thank you from my heart and state with total conviction, He will recompense each of us, immeasurably!

Finally, dear brethren and sisters in Christ, I would earnestly seek your prayers for my son Adam. Adam remains tetraplegic, completely paralysed down his left side, and with many accompanying consequences. He has experienced a few physical setbacks of late, but nothing significant, although these are in addition to his daily infirmities. My wife Bernice and myself, with our other three children are a little fearful for the 19th April, if the Lord will. That day, should it dawn for us, will be the fourth "anniversary" of the day Adam was cruelly struck down by a spinal stroke. Please pray for him especially on that day, that he may be kept from dwelling overmuch on what happened to him, and that he might have peace and tranquillity of heart and mind. Thank you!

Adam has been GREATLY blessed by the Lord in the significant healing he has received, and we believe that the Divine Physician will yet complete His healing process. 

Thank you each and all for permitting me to ask for your fellowship in these things.

Every blessing.

In Him, Tom.

TOM WYATT

Gathering to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ alone, with the saints at Pensford Gospel Hall, Bristol. U.K.

The Moral Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Moral Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ

With mixed emotions I have just finished reading the above book, written by our late esteemed brother J.G. Bellett. I am glad to have finally finished it , but sad too, as I thirst for more of this precious ministry.

I am afraid that it has taken a long time to complete my reading of it as I read it intermittently rather than consistently; other "calls" were pressing from time to time.

A second reading is forcefully pulling my heart-strings!

Many a lovely turn of phrase may be found throughout the book. Some little insights of peculiar delight gripped my soul, and I was compelled to own I had never "seen" or heard such thoughts.

May I commend it to every believer who as yet have not had the privilege to enjoy this rare work which calls forth worship of the Son of Gods' love. The only division, (there are no chapters), comes at the close, which is entitled simply "Conclusion." I would draw your attention to this brief word. It is most beautiful, and would stand alone as a work of significant spiritual worth and blessing; it so glorifies the Son! It is truly sweet beyond expression.

In humility I would suggest every child of God should read this book; our brother knew much help from the Spirit of God Himself, and it is clearly evident. 

Dangers Threatening Brethren Assemblies

Dangers Threatening Assemblies

At this present time many of Gods' people are being deceived by the "wisdom of this age." Worldliness has taken hold upon them in a surreptitious way. I do NOT mean gross immorality, drunkenness, gluttony or merriment  with the world. But rather with the pernicious leaven of its principles and course.

Many dabble in politics, thinking to aid God in appointing the "powers that be;" taking part in demonstrations and drawing up petitions or signing them. Grasping every item of news that appears to be "good" because it mentions some "Christian" cause or persons, when often "Christian" is used in stark contrast to the teaching of Scripture. The item refers to Romanism or anyone who is not a Muslim or connected with any other religion. Prayers are made for "persecuted Christians," who are nothing of the kind. I say this with real conviction and regret any offence; but discernment is vital.

Many believers devour the newspaper of their choice daily, and some are much more familiar with the worlds' news than with the contents of the Word of God. Some believers even watch television or "go on line" before setting out for the Breaking of Bread meeting! Their minds must be filled with those things as they gather for worship, it would be only natural, would it not?

But another danger is lurking and is perhaps more sinister having a "form of godliness," and an appearance of being in conformity with the N.T. Scriptures. I am referring to Judaism!  I would reiterate something I said a long time ago, there is the attempt to either teach a Judiastic Christianity or a Christianised Judaism; both are FALSE! Beware of titles such as Hebrew Christian, Messianic Jew, Jewish Christian, even if something else is intended, these are misnomers! There exists in the eyes of the Lord only Jews, Gentiles and the Church of God!

This particular threat to the truth held by the Assemblies of the Lords' people was heightened by an incident but a few days ago. 

An invitation was given to brethren and sisters to attend a Passover! I was horrified to know that some were disposed to seriously consider it! Any rebuke was received with apparent ignorance of the gravity of this matter and presumably had no effect, though I would not dare to read hearts, so pray I am unduly worried.

I would just add that I sincerely love Israel, I mean its' people, and regularly pray for their salvation. 

Global Warming

Global Warming

The sequel to "Evolution, a Fairy Tale for Adults."

Here in the U.K. this subject has taken on an extraordinary significance, bolstered by so-called "experts." These experts are accepted as such either simply because they say they are, or a number of people afford them some kind of credence based on gullibility. A great exponent of this new theory is Sir David Attenborough, on whose words whom a great many hang with amazing tenacity. He is of course one of the "foremost" stalwarts of the silly "Theory of Evolution." With his total rejection of the divine Creator, he is fiercely opposed to the Word of God, and to any well-taught believer ,with whom he will not engage in discussion. Thus we have "the blind leading the blind into the ditch." Matthew 15:14; Luke 6:40.

God has never rescinded His promise to mankind when He said, "Henceforth, all the days of the earth, seed time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night, shall NOT cease!" Genesis 8:22. 

Furthermore, there awaits the Millennial Reign of Christ to run its course; obviously a duration of 1000 years! While men suggest a virtual extinction of the human race!

God has His own "calendar," and He will determine when "the heavens will pass away with a rushing noise, and the elements, burning with heat, shall be dissolved, and the earth and the works in it shall be burnt up. All these things then being to be dissolved...the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements burning with heat shall melt. 2 Peter 3:11&12.

And it is God who will bring "time" to a close, ushering in the eternal state, when He will judge all who died in their sins.

It is a wise course to cease from, and ignore "scare-mongering," which is becoming evermore characteristic of this Nation and the world at large. It is also sagacious to reflect upon this: "Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?"

1 Corinthians 1:20, and has it ever been more apparent? 



Eternal Sonship of the Lord Jesus Christ

Eternal Sonship of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I have been privileged to read through the entire book titled, "The Son of His Love," written by W.J. Hocking. I have no intention of attempting a synopsis of it, or any significant remarks. Suffice to say that it is the definitive defence of the intrinsic, inherent deity of the Lord Jesus, and is the most robust vindication of the truth of His personal Eternal Sonship that I have ever read.

I commend it most heartily and indeed unconditionally to every one who loves the Saviour in sincerity; Careful contemplation of this dual truth as set out so clearly here, will reward you and do your soul immeasurable good.

Letter Regarding the "Morning Meeting"

A Letter Regarding the "Morning Meeting."

I trust you will forgive me for my use of the expression "Morning Meeting," but it is used in this book and also by many "Brethren commonly so called" in general conversation.

I am presently re-reading the little book  entitled "The Brethren;" (commonly so called) written by Andrew Miller near the close up of the nineteenth century. It includes a letter from the same period, apparently November 1891, written by a brother styling himself "C.H.H." (Perhaps Charles H. Hall?) The book having been edited with some revisions and omissions by G.C. Willis in 1963.

It is a beautiful insight into the manner in which the "Breaking of Bread" meeting was conducted. It thrilled me as answering to my own souls' appreciation of this precious portion divinely made available to the Lords' people still. Its simplicity and reverence, its profundity and rapture, shine through in clearest light and with a sense of the redolence of the fragrance of the Lords' presence in the midst of His own. The letter gave me afforded me a confirmation of that which I hold dear in connection with these halcyon moments in this scene overshadowed by the absence of the Lord Jesus having be despised and rejected by men at large, those He came in infinite love to seek and save.

A further section is entitled "The Effect of Separation From the World," and must cause the reader some intense exercise as to this scriptural principle. The sacrificial giving manifest early in this "movement" mirrors that of the early church as recorded in Acts 4:32-37. I suppose such a path would be considered untenable or impossible today, but one wonders why!

The little book is not without its failure; the discussion of the Christ-dishonouring "division" that shattered the unity of the believers at that time, appears to me to be convoluted and ambiguous in the extreme, and to increase the difficulty of making any clear judgement. The authors' argument is in places both irrational and beclouded. His conclusions are biased and will not withstand any real counter to them.

I feel so sad to express myself in this way about a brother dearly beloved, who has rendered such spiritual bounty for Gods' people in his other writings. His lovely commentary on the "Song of Songs" is exquisite, the most Christ-centred I have ever had the joy to read.