Monthly Archives: July 2016

“A lively sense of the divine presence is a mighty stay to the heart in times of distress.”  Charles H.  Spurgeon  (1834-1892)

“The light must shine before men which is not the same as shining ‘to be seen of men.’”  Alfred Plummer (1841-1926)

“The true fear of God, the true worship, the true reverence, yea, the true knowledge of God, resteth on nothing but mercy, that through Christ we assuredly trust that God is reconciled unto us.”  J.J. Stewart Perowne  (1823-1904)

“Now if I cover the person, I cover scabs and sores, and ulcers, and all blemishes.  Hence God, by putting this righteousness upon us, is said to hide and cover our sins.  Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and … Continue reading →

“They teach us plainly that our world’s history is a history of events preordained by God from eternity yet at the same time coming to pass by the free agency of man.  This preordination is the effect and the expression … Continue reading →

“To contemplate Gethsemane and Golgotha is, under the influences of the Holy Spirit, eminently conducive to evangelical repentance.  Consider, too, that how light soever your crimes may sit on your spirit, they are a heavy burden to the Spirit of … Continue reading →

“Self-love is the general that goes before, and Love of Pleasure is the lieutenant that follows after this army.  One is the first, the other is the last, and all the other lusts are between these two backs.”   Thomas  Goodwin  … Continue reading →

“Righteousness is not complete, if it only judges and condemns; for the devil also can condemn.  The highest righteousness, while it judges sin, can never rest until it also makes the sinner righteous.”  Andrew Jukes  (1815-1901)

“Where there is the perfection of love there will be the perfection of both ethical character and behavior.  Love never fails, and perfect love casts out fear.”  John Murray  (1898-1975)

“It is not the Lord’s will that the great enemy of our souls should overcome his children.  This would dishonour God, and cause the evil one to boast.  It is well for us that our salvation and God’s honour are … Continue reading →