Monthly Archives: March 2015

“More things were accomplished by our Lord’s earthly sojourn than this world ever dreamed. And yet, no event in history has been so misunderstood, or so lacking in appreciation.” (A paraphrased statement of Tennyson by William E. Cox 1966)

“Virtue without guile, erect like the lofty palm, rises with greater vigour when it is oppressed.” (Pictro Metastasio 1698-1782)

“The goodness of the Lord.” “He might, if he had pleased, have made everything we tasted bitter, everything we saw loathsome, everything we touched a sting, every smell a stench, every sound a discord.” (William Paley 1743-1805)

“The fruit of daily, serious examination of the conscience concerning sin committed, is to make a man humble, quiet, and submissive to the Lord.” David Dickson (1583-1662)

“In justifying men, God does all, and men receiving justification, contribute nothing towards it.” (Robert Haldane 1772-1854)

“The great Author of nature knows all our wants. Let us cast our every care on him, for he careth for us; and may we come boldly to the throne of grace in faith and sincerity that we may obtain … Continue reading →

“How can such an insignificant creature as man be the object of the care and attention of such a magnificent being as God?” (James Saurin, 1677-1730)

“Who is the faithful witness God will hear? Why is His testimony so powerful and purifying? The faithful witness is God’s only Son. What makes His testimony so powerful and purifying is His BLOOD.” (Author not mentioned)

“Confession is to the soul as the whetstone is to the knife, that sharpens it and puts an edge on it; so doth confession of sin. Confessing thy evils to God doth sharpen and put an edge on thy supplications; … Continue reading →

“It is His faithfulness that shall establish His people, keep them from falling and from evil (Jude 24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3).” (Author unknown)