Monthly Archives: April 2011

“Lord, why is it, that notwithstanding all my unworthiness, a fresh tide of mercy comes in every day?  The mercies of God make a sinner proud, but a saint humble.”  Thomas Watson  (1620-1686)

“When a man hath laid forth his desires, and poured out his heart before God, he should quiet himself, and cast himself with his burden upon the Lord; for here the poor committeth himself to God.´ David Dickson  (1583-1662)

“The noon of temptation which is sometimes very hot, fierce, and violent; Satan throws his fiery darts, thick and fast, which oftentimes give the believer much uneasiness; he is “in heaviness through manifold temptations;” but Christ makes him to lie … Continue reading →

“The providence of God brings his people into danger, not because he is unable to ward off even the appearance of it, but that he may glorify himself in their deliverance, and exercise their graces.”  Alexander Carson  (1776-1844)

“Alas! For us, when the day comes that close up every avenue to the return of a backsliding soul! That tells us that the Father no longer welcomes home the prodigal; that the blood of Jesus no longer heals a … Continue reading →

“A wolf will sooner marry a lamb than ever a carnal heart will be subject to the law of God.”  Thomas Goodwin  (1600-1679)

“I answer then, unhesitatingly, that predestination must be the foundation of foreknowledge.  God foreknows everything that takes place, because He has fixed it.”  Horatius Bonar  (1808-1890)

“It were well for many professors if instead of following their own devices, and cutting out new paths of thought for themselves, they would enquire for the good old ways of God’s truth, and beseech the Holy Ghost to give … Continue reading →

“Satan cannot but hate you, But if you are found in Jesus, you are high above his reach.  He will attack.  He will threaten.  He will affright.  But Jesus will be your shield; and that shield must be shivered before … Continue reading →

“God is the Creator and endless ages before man first saw the light, “the mighty God” (Isa. 9:6) existed, and ere the world was founded, made His plans; and being infinite in power and man only finite, His purpose and … Continue reading →