Monthly Archives: April 2014

“Our souls know the value of that which ceases not in its power and efficacy towards God for us. With us all is changing; our thoughts, our actions, our resolves, vary from hour to hour. In the ways of God … Continue reading →

“It matters not how wicked or degraded a place may have been in former times, when it is sanctified to the use and service of God it becomes honourable.” (William S. Plumer, 1802-1880)

“The wrath of the wicked does but bring saints the nearer to the choice favours of God.” (Joseph Augustus Seiss 1823-1904)

“What can He refuse to the prayers of His children, who has already given them the grace of adoption to be His children.” (Augustine, 354-430)

“Oh, the sea is not more full of water, nor the sun of light, than the Lord of mercy; yea, his mercies are ten thousand times more.” Robert Bolton (1572-1631)

“God can overrule all, just because He rules over all. This truth is of far-reaching application, and must convey immense comfort to the people of God, especially in our own time.” (William Graham Scroggie 1877-1958)

“In every department of his thought and life, the possessor of the wisdom which is from above is ‘considerate and forbearing.’ Many professing Christians may tremble to think of this characteristic.” (Robert Johnstone 1871)

“If we could remember that the divine mercy is not a temporary mood but an attribute of God’s eternal being, we would no longer fear that it will someday cease to be.” (A. W. Tozer 1897-1963)

“God must not lose the honor of His righteousness because the reason of it appears not to our shallow understanding. We may not reprehend what we cannot comprehend.” (Christopher Ness 1621-1705)

“It is very melancholy to see a man’s worst come out so closely on the back of his best; yet this is not seldom the case, especially with a true believer, and especially if he be of an ardent disposition.” … Continue reading →