Monthly Archives: March 2013

“In this world of sin and sorrow, there is frequent, nay constant occasion for being merciful in one way or another.”  (John Broadus; 1827-1895)

“If danger will warrant us to violate the law of God, we will never want a pretext.”  (Alexander Carson; 1776-1844)

“When Jesus took on Himself our sins, He, too, felt them and felt them as if they had been His own.  He cried ‘My iniquities have taken hold upon me!’ (Psalm 40: 12).  Identifying Himself with us, His soul grieved … Continue reading →

“We are ready to grow dead and flat in a performance except we stir up ourselves often in it.  It is hard to hold on and hold up, unless we hold up a wakeful eye, a warm affection, a strong … Continue reading →

“Grace, in its proper and strict sense, always presupposes unworthiness in its object.”  (Abraham Booth; 1734-1806)

“The natural life of man, with all its appetites, desires, and affections, seeks self-gratification irrespective of the will of God.  The loving of this life is another name for the spirit of selfishness which is unwilling to spend or be spent … Continue reading →

“When the believer questions the power of God, or his interest in it, his joy gusheth out as blood out of a broken vein.”  William Gurnall  (1617-1679)

“That goodness which imparted itself so freely to the irrational creation will not neglect those nobler creatures that put their trust in him.  This renders God a fit object for trust and confidence.”  (Stephen Charnock; 1628-1680)

“Duty discovered should instantly be discharged.”  (John Morison)

“A trembling, hesitating, doubting conscience, will always be a sure evidence of unbelief; but a firm, steady faith, will prove to be invincible against the gates of hell.”  (John Calvin; 1509-1564