Monthly Archives: March 2013

“There are many differences in worldly respects between one Christian and another; yea, in spiritual gifts, some weaker, some stronger; but we must love all; for all are children of one Father, all owned by Christ: ‘He is not ashamed … Continue reading →

“But nothing in heaven, or earth, or hell, unlocks the arms which cling around a divine Bridegroom.  At each moment He is nearer than the shadow to the side.  Life is leaning on His arm.  Death is sleeping on His … Continue reading →

“Be our case what it will, it is never past reach with Him to help it; but then it is the most proper season for Him to take it in hand when all others have given it over.”  (Thomas Boston; … Continue reading →

“Thus all Satan’s machinations are overruled for good to the children of God.”  (William H. Van Doren; 1810-1882)

“What, in comparison, is our plea?  We have well merited the worst that can befall us.”  (R. S. Candlish; 1806-1873)

“The Scriptures teach us the best way of living, the noblest way of suffering, and the most comfortable way of dying.”  (John Flavel; 1628-1691)

“He has only to will the most important changes, and they are instantly accomplished.  ‘He speaks, and it is done; he commands, and it stands fast.’  No causes intervene between the volition and the change which ensues, for the will … Continue reading →

“Now the promise requires no more of a man, but that he come and lay hold of mercy.”  (Thomas Hooker; 1586-1647)

“To love the glory of men above the glory of God is the supreme disaster.”  (Leon Morris; 1914-2006)

“Till sin be hated it cannot be mortified; you will not cry against it . . . Mercy to sin is cruelty to the soul.”  (Edward Reyner; 1600-1670)