Monthly Archives: November 2011

By the immutability of God is meant that he is incapable of change, either in duration of life, or in nature, character, will or happiness.  In none of these, nor in any other respect is there any possibility of change.  … Continue reading →

“The furnace of afflictions shows upright, real faith to be such indeed, remaining still the same even in the fire, the same that it was, undiminished, as good gold loses none of its quality in the fire.”  Robert Leighton  (1611-1684)

Psalm 143.  “This worthy Psalm containeth these three things:  First, a confession of his sins.  Second, a lamentation over his injuries.  Third, a supplication for temporal deliverance and spiritual graces.”  Archibald Symson  (1790-1847)

“David’s plea, ‘For I am thy servant,’ is no boast of his service, but a magnifying of God’s electing grace.”  Andrew Robert Fausset  (1821-1910)

“God is to be the only object of worship: the only resource of our soul in times of need.  Leave broken cisterns to the godless, and let the godly drink from the Divine fountain alone.”  Charles H. Spurgeon  (1834-1892)

Our love is not the cause of His, but His is the cause of ours; and it is not merely His loving us, but the shedding it abroad in our hearts by His Spirit, which draws out our love to … Continue reading →

“Iniquity of imagination—does not fancy sometimes bring before your scenes of sensuality in which your carnal nature is vile enough to revel?  Iniquity of memory—does not memory sometimes bring back sins you formerly committed, and your evil nature is perhaps … Continue reading →

“Waiting has four purposes.  It practices the patience of faith.  It gives time for preparation for the coming gift.  It makes the blessing the sweeter when it arrives.  And it shows the sovereignty of God –to give just when and … Continue reading →

“Wearied with traversing in vain the wide circle of human expedients; coming to the end of all your own wisdom, strength, and resources; your uneasy, jaded spirit is brought into this resting posture of waiting on, and waiting for, the … Continue reading →

“A God whose will is resisted, whose designs are frustrated, whose purpose is checkmated, possesses no title to Deity, and so far from being a fit object of worship, merits nought but contempt.” Arthur W. Pink  (1886-1952)