Compass Point

‘I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: ‘… ‘For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. ‘… ‘Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of th...

‘All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: ‘That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.’ —2 Timothy 3:16, 17

‘Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his.  And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. ‘But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. ‘If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto hono...

‘For the which cause I also suffer these things:  nevertheless I am not ashamed:  for 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 ‘Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us’ —Ephesians 3:20

‘Then came he to Derbe and Lystra:  and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: ‘Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.’ —Acts 16:1, 2

‘And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.’ —John 17:3 ‘That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death’ —Philippians 3:10 ‘For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.’ —Philippians 1:21

‘For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.’ —Romans 15:4

‘We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lᴏʀᴅ, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.’ —Psalm 78:4

‘The works of the Lᴏʀᴅ are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.’ —Psalm 111:2 ‘For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers:  all things were created by him, and for him: ‘And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.’ —Colossians 1:16, 17

‘And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.’ —1 Samuel 23:16

‘How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him’ —Hebrews 2:3 ‘And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment’ —Hebrews 9:27

‘Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity:  for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.’ —Ecclesiastes 9:9

‘And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you:  yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear:  your hands are full of blood.’ —Isaiah 1:15

‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ —Matthew 11:28

‘Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lᴏʀᴅ.  Praise ye the Lᴏʀᴅ.’ —

‘Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest:  go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven:  and come, take up the cross, and follow me.’ —Mark 10:21

‘And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.’ —

‘And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.’ —Mark 1:41

‘And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.’ —Mark 1:31

‘We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers’ —1 Thessalonians 1:2

‘But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.’ —Psalm 40:17 ‘The Lᴏʀᴅ hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. ‘He will bless them that fear the Lᴏʀᴅ, both small and great ‘The Lᴏʀᴅ shall increase you more and more, you and your children. ‘Ye are blessed...

‘Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.’ —Matthew 22:42 ‘While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.’ —Matthew 17:5

‘Then said he, What have they seen in thine house?  And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen:  there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.’ —Isaiah 39:4

‘And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. ‘Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye?  They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?’ —John 1:37, 38

‘Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.’ —John 21:22