Monthly Archives: February 2015

“Where then shall we find, or how shall we obtain a Justifying righteousness? Shall we flee to the law for relief? Shall we apply with diligence and zeal to the performance of duty in order to attain the desired end? … Continue reading →

“Our blessed Saviour must be glorified in us, before he can be glorified by us.” (Stephen Charnock 1628-1680)

“Conversion properly consists in the production of repentance and faith; and a new birth is followed by a new life. Conversion by the Word produces conformity to the will of God, and fruitful works.” (James Buchanan 1804-1870)

“An unctuous word dropped by the Holy Ghost upon the heart is like “cold water to a thirsty soul;” and whilst it exalts and endears a precious Christ, in his person, work, and offices, it is the most deadly artillery … Continue reading →

“Christ has His times to try men. When He gives a promise, and brings the soul into a quite contrary condition, this is His trying time.” (William Bridge 1600-1671)

“He treats them, not according to what they deserve,–not according to what they naturally were, and, apart from the influences of his Spirit, still are (for “in them, that is, in their flesh, dwelleth no good thing”); but he treats … Continue reading →

“Nothing makes the soul more furious than to wound its pride.” (David Thomas 1813-1894)

“He who is unfaithful to another is seldom faithful in his own affairs.” (Thomas Taylor 1758-1835)