Monthly Archives: March 2010

“Observe, they who are entitled to all comfort, often through their own folly, enjoy the least.” (James Smith)

“The administrations of God are not according to the sad surmises of his people’s misgiving hearts.” (Simeon Ash)

“It is true of the elect, that they cannot be totally and finally deceived and perish.” (John Gill; 1697-1771)

“God knows what his people suffer; how much, how long, from whom, for what. His people should find consolation in this knowledge. 1) That trial is permitted by him; 2) That it is apportioned by him; 3) That it has … Continue reading →

“All prayers that are acceptable with God are the breathings of his own Spirit within us.” (Robert South; 1633-1716)

“Rom. X.12, “He is rich unto all that call upon him;” Ps. Lxxxvi. 5, “Thou art plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee,” Heb. xi. 6 “A rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (David Clarkson)

“The evil is in the unmortifiedness of your affections, not in the misery of your condition.” (Thomas Manton)

“For in choosing those that are unworthy, He has no respect but only to His own mere goodness. What want we more? Then it is good reason that we should hold ourselves contented with God’s will, and bridle ourselves, and … Continue reading →

“Oh! Let the redeemed cherish honourable thoughts of their present glory. Be careful to clear it from the defilement and degradation of the world’s dust, and enjoy it in adoring praise to Him, who hath chosen thee to this so … Continue reading →

“We have nto to wait and work to be forgiven. The work has long since been done. The decree went forth, the releasing word was spoken, the forgiveness was declared, when Jesus left his tomb; and all that any man … Continue reading →