Monthly Archives: July 2011

“The perfection of our graces is not discovered till we are put upon many and great trials.  As a pilot’s skill is discerned in a storm, so is a Christian’s grace in many and great troubles.”  (Thomas Manton; 1620-1677)

“However deeply despondent I may be by my sense of unworthiness as I approach the throne, let me turn to and believingly ponder the infinite worthiness of Jesus Christ.”  Arthur W. Pink  (1886-1952)

“The unborn Baptist could not restrain emotion, when the unborn Jesus was brought near.”  Henry Law  (1797-1884)

“If convictions begin to work, instantly yield to their influence.  If any worldly or sinful desire is touched, let this be the moment for its crucifixion.”  Charles Bridges  (1794-1869)

“The higher the waters rise, the nearer Noah’s ark was lifted up to heaven; the more thy afflictions are increased, the more thy heart shall be raised heavenward.”  (Thomas Brooks; 1608-1680)

“The soul of man unconverted is no other than a den of impure lusts, wherein dwell pride, uncleanness, avarice, malice, &c., just as Babylon is described, Rev. xviii. 2, or as Isa, xiii. 21.  Were a man’s eyes opened, he … Continue reading →

“The soul of man unconverted is no other than a den of impure lusts, wherein dwell pride, uncleanness, avarice, malice, &c., just as Babylon is described, Rev. xviii. 2, or as Isa, xiii. 21.  Were a man’s eyes opened, he … Continue reading →

“Such a One is to be revered, worshipped, adored.  He is solitary in His majesty, unique in His excellency, peerless in His perfections.  He sustains all, but is Himself independent of all.  He gives to all and is enriched by … Continue reading →

Humility consists in being dependent on grace alone.  (Frans Bakker; 1919-1965)

“Afflictions to the godly are medicinal…Afflictions are as needful as ordinances (1 Peter  1:6).  No vessel can be made of gold without fire; so it is impossible that we should be made vessels of honour, unless we are melted and … Continue reading →