Monthly Archives: July 2009

“Multitude of thy mercy.”–“Seen in many forbearances before conversion, countless pardons, innumerable gifts, many promises, frequent visits, and abundant deliverances. Of all these, who can count the thousandth part?” (Unknown)

“We ordinarily and naturally lack the ability to raise and extract holy and useful considerations and thoughts from all ordinary occurrences and occasions. But a heart which is sanctified, in whose affections true grace is enkindled, will out of all … Continue reading →

“It is the common experience of mankind that times of special spiritual endowment of exaltation are followed by occasions of special temptation.” (Alfred Plummer; 1841-1926)

“A truly wise man is one, not who has attained, but who knows that he “has not attained,” and is pressing onward to perfection.” (Charles Bridges; 1794-1869)

“The appearance and activity of Jesus on earth is the central and most important event of all time. Everything that had gone before had led up to it. And everything that has followed upon it is connected therewith.” (Norval Geldenhuys)

“Let us ever seek to do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, from the right motive, and then what we do will certainly be right.” (William Graham Scroggie; 1877-1958)

“There are no crises with God, no perplexing problems to ponder, no forces beyond His control. (Claude Duval Cole)

“For the fallen creature begins nothing, continues nothing, perfects nothing. Each stage of the restoration is the direct result of the unsought word and work of ‘Elohim.’” (Andrew Jukes; 1815-1901)

“Let no appearing impossibilities make you question God’s accomplishment of any of his gracious words. Though you cannot see how the thing can be done, ‘tis enough, if God has said that he will do it…Though the valleys be so … Continue reading →

“It was for the trial of their faith that these things happened to the Israelites, as do the trials of all Christians in all ages: and it is “after we have suffered awhile” that we may expect to be established, … Continue reading →