Monthly Archives: December 2016

“It may perhaps be considered beneath the dignity and solemnity of our subject to remark, that the 8th verse of this Psalm is the middle verse of the Bible. There are, I believe, 31,174 verses in all, and this is … Continue reading →

“This sovereign bliss, which is reserved for us in heaven, is so highly raised above nature, that neither acuteness of sense, nor vivacity of reason, nor even the light of the law, could discover it to us, much less give … Continue reading →

“A knowledge of himself is the first step in the return of every soul to God.” Octavius Winslow (1808-1878)

“God allows his people to grown, though not to grumble.” Thomas Brooks (1608-1680)

“To attain a facility and dexterity of language in prayer, and put thy meaning into apt and decent expressions, is easy; but to get thy heart broken for sin, while thou art confessing it; melted with free grace while thou … Continue reading →

“Amid all the apparent defeats and inconsistencies of life, God actually moves on in undisturbed majesty. Even the sinful actions of men can occur only by His permission.” Loraine Boettner (1901-1990)

“It is infinite wisdom that contrives and infinite power that works the safety of those that have put themselves under God’s protection. Those must needs be well kept that have the Lord for their Keeper.” Matthew Henry (1622-1714)

“Men sit down groaning under their discouragements because they do not look further than themselves.” Thomas Manton (1620-1677)

“Good men have often yielded to temptation, falling before its power, but Jesus though ‘tempted in all points as we are,’ resisted and triumphed.” James Madison Pendleton (1811-1891)

“God knows no limitations. He is never at the end of Himself. His resources are never diminished. He never faces an emergency. He knows nothing of crises.” Claude Duval Cole (1885-1968)