James Smith playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=096D74E48C1F1243 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Philippians 1:23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841 until 1850. Early on, Smith's readings were even more popular than Spurgeon's! From "Daily Bible Readings for the Lord's Household" The habit of laying up a text of Scripture in the morning, to be meditated upon while engaged in the business of this world through the day—is both profitable and delightful. It is as a refreshing draught to a weary traveler! James Smith - The Time has Come for my Departure
