Monthly Archives: June 2013

“Though the entrance of moral evil among mankind was an awful event; though Adam, and every individual of his numerous offspring were contaminated, injured, and ruined by it; yet it appears from divine revelation, that He who declares the end … Continue reading →

“Of all the ingredients that sweeten the cup of human life, there is none more rich or powerful than hope.  Its absence embitters the sweetest lot; its presence alleviates the deepest woe.”  (William Grant; 1814-1876)

“I am afflicted very much.’  We can recommend so persuasively the cheerful drinking of the cup of sorrow when in the hand of others, but what wry faces we make when it is put into our own.”  (Thomas Manton; 1620-1677)

 “Much do we lose of spiritual strength for want of occupying ourselves more in the exercise of praise.”  (Charles Bridges; 1794-1869)

“During a past eternity God was alone—self-contained, self-sufficient, in need of nothing.  Had a universe, or angels, or humans been necessary to Him in any way, they also would have been called into existence from all eternity.  Creating them when … Continue reading →

“In God’s empire, there is no chance.  It is our ignorance of the cause which makes an event fortuitous.  Chance is only another name for man’s want of knowledge.”  (William H. Van Doren; 1810-1882)

“We have already seen that grace stands for the whole sum of the unmerited blessings which come to men through Jesus Christ.  It is the unconditional, undeserved, spontaneous, eternal, stooping, and pardoning love of God.”  (William Graham Scroggie; 1877-1958)

“Our affections should be kindled at the fire of God’s love.  What a miracle of love is it that God should love us, when there was nothing lovely in us.”  (Thomas Watson; 1620-1686)

”A careful observer of what befalls him, or passes before his eyes, will perceive many instances of providential management in the course of an ordinary life:  and if he be of a devotional spirit, will find ample reason for confessing, … Continue reading →

“Superstition is not worshiping a false God, but worshiping the true God falsely, in a way not commanded by God.  It teaches and practices for doctrines the devices and commandments of men; that is to say, it worships, not according … Continue reading →