The Joy of the Lord
A devotional call to Christian joy: joy transcends circumstances, reflects God's character, and strengthens believers. Drawing on Nehemiah, Miller urges rejoicing rather than excessive grief.
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The Joy of the Lord
The Beauty of Self-Control
Devotional essay urging Christians to cultivate self-control as a beautiful, kingly virtue modeled by Christ; practical exhortations and biblical examples encourage patient restraint.
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Learning to Love
A devotional on learning Christian love: true love is selfless service—"love seeketh not its own." It urges sacrifice, humble ministry to others, and friendships that seek another's good.
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The Beauty of Every Day
A brief devotional urging readers to seize present opportunities for kindness and devotion. Using Mary's anointing and Gethsemane, it warns that moments for doing good may never return.
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Devotional Hours with the Bible, Vol. 4 - Solomon to Malachi
Devotional reflection on Solomon's anointing and David's vow, urging faithfulness in keeping promises, parental responsibility for character, and prompt obedience to God's will.
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Devotional Hours with the Bible, Vol. 3 - The Gospel by Matthew
Devotional exposition on Matthew focusing on the wise men, Jesus' birth, worship and giving, and John the Baptist's call to repentance with practical lessons for Christian living.
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Devotional Hours with the Bible, Vol. 2 - From the Crossing of the Red Sea to the Close of David’s Life
Devotional exposition on Exodus–David passages focusing on manna (Exod. 16) as God's daily provision, teaching trust, obedience, gratitude, and Sabbath observance.
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The Gate Beautiful
Calls Christians to beauty in worship and life: keep churches and lives holy, cultivate gracious character, and show compassionate service (Peter heals at the Beautiful Gate).
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Go Forward
Devotional exhortation urging readers to leave narrow routines, press onward in Christian growth, and follow Paul's example of "forgetting and reaching" toward the goal.
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The Wider Life
A devotional calling Christians to 'enlarge the place of thy tent' — to live a fuller life in Christ by cultivating love, service, prayer, and enlarged character.
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Introduction to Mary A. Ayer, Keep Up Your Courage
A devotional anthology of quotations and brief readings urging perseverance, courage, and steadfast faith. Compiled to inspire personal piety and resolute conduct.
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Turning Northward
Urges readers to stop circling in routine and 'turn northward' toward spiritual growth. Forget past mistakes, press on like Paul, and pursue a larger Christian life.
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Devotional Hours with the Bible, Vol 1. - From the Creation to the Crossing of the Red Sea
Devotional reflections on Genesis 1–2: God as Creator and Provider, humanity made in God's image, marriage, work, and the Sabbath. Practical spiritual lessons for daily life.
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Glimpses of the Heavenly Life
A brief devotional reflection giving biblical 'glimpses' of heaven—its beauty, end of sorrow and mystery, and the renewed earth. Urges heavenly-mindedness amid earthly toil.
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For the Best Things
J.R. Miller urges Christians to seek the best things—humility, mercy, purity, peacemaking and love—following Christ’s Beatitudes and pursuing God's kingdom above earthly gain.
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A Heart Garden
A devotional portraying the heart as a garden needing God's winds—conviction and comfort—to awaken spiritual life. It urges prayer, Christian character, and service.
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Morning Thoughts for Every Day in the Year
Daily morning devotions (Jan 1–15) by J. R. Miller: Scripture verses with brief meditations urging beginning each day with God, trusting Him, cultivating holiness, wise speech, and service.
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Manual for Communicants’ Classes
Six-lesson manual preparing candidates for church membership. Explains Christ's role, what it means to be a Christian, member duties, means of grace, and the Lord's Supper.
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The Westminster Teacher Training Course: Second Year - A Series of Forty Lessons, Designed for Use in Teacher Training Classes
Interdenominational 1905 Sunday-school teacher training course: 40 lessons covering New Testament study, church history, doctrine, and practical methods for teachers.
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The Master’s Blesseds: A Devotional Study of the Beatitudes
A devotional study of Christ's Beatitudes. Miller urges readers to receive Christ so the Beatitudes transform character, fostering meekness, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and counter‑worldly holiness.
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