Monthly Archives: May 2014

“God’s great rival is the world. The lust of the flesh, pleasure; the lust of the eye, desire; the pride of life, the longing to be deemed superior to those about us,–comprise everything man naturally covets. Give us ease, honour, … Continue reading →

“The cry of faith and penitence is never in vain.” (James G. Murphy; 1808-1896)

“Trial can only be a subject of rejoicing when it is patiently endured. He who gives way to the temptation involved in trial is in no way benefited, but the reverse unless, as in the case of St. Peter, his … Continue reading →

“If the Spirit of God breathe upon us, we are strong, though in ourselves as weak as water: ‘Not by might, nor by strength, but by the Spirit of the Lord,’ says Zechariah.” (William Bridge 1600-1671)

“There is no honour in being the people’s idol.” (David Thomas 1813-1894)

“None can wonder that his ministry is not blessed, when he slights the Spirit, who alone can render it effectual.” (James Buchanan 1805-1870)

“O mighty man!’ that’s meant of our Lord Christ; who was a most strong and valiant man, that could meet the wrath of God, the malice of the devil, and the sin of man, in the face, and come off … Continue reading →

“Unbelief has been the cause of much heart trouble.” (Lehman Strauss 1911-1997)

“The heart can make all known to God. Thoughts, and feelings, and acts that we should be ashamed to confess to our fellow men, we fear not to confess to Him.” J.J. Stewart Perowne (1823-1904)

“The greatest service we can do unto God is to trust him.” (Martin Luther 1483-1546)