Monthly Archives: July 2015

“But as a black background in a picture, which in itself may be thought by some to detract, sets off the lighter colors and heightens their beauty, so the evil of sin, considered absolutely, obscures the glory of God. Yet … Continue reading →

“How foolish and vain for men to leave God out of their calculations! On man’s side every detail may be carefully attended to, everything may be done that is necessary to secure the desired result, and yet without God it … Continue reading →

“For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee;” here is not only a gathering after a forsaking, but “great mercies” to make amends for “a small moment.” He who hath engaged to … Continue reading →

“Nothing moves a father like the cries of his children; he bestirs himself, wakes up his manhood, overthrows the enemy, and sets his beloved in safety.” Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892)

“And it is remarkable that it is the hunger and thirst for righteousness, and not the possession of it, that is pronounced blessed. To believe oneself to be in possession of righteousness, like the Pharisee in the parable, is fatal.” … Continue reading →

“None can hope in vain who believe God.” Ethelbert William Bullinger (1837-1913)

“That absolute will of God is the original spring and efficient cause of His people’s salvation.” Jerome Zanchius (1516-1590)

“He shows mercy, not because we deserve mercy, but because He delights in mercy.” Thomas Watson (1620-1686)

“And so it ever proceeds, between the beginning and the end; there is the constant need to know how to obey, and to suffer, and to use for salvation what God has given.” Rudolf Stier (1800-1862)

“All our first apprehensions of Him and of His truth are imperfect, and mixed with fallacies arising from the senses.” Andrew Jukes (1815-1901)