He Smote her with a Disease Which Deprived her of Strength, Destroyed her Beauty - James Smith Psalm 119:75 I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. James Smith playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=096D74E48C1F1243 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!