Monthly Archives: October 2021

“The loss of self is a happy loss; God’s Spirit breaks down our pride and self-esteem in order to build us up in Christ.”  (Frans Bakker  1919-1965)

“Our life is subject to many changes, and God by his word hath provided for us also many instructions and remedies.  Every cross has its own remedy, and every state of life its own instruction.”  (William Cowper, 1731-1800)

“Certainly God’s bounty is too large for our thoughts.”  (Thomas Manton, 1620-1677)

“It is blood that opens our way into the presence of God.  It is the voice of atoning blood that prevails with Him who dwells within.”  (A. A. Bonar, 1810-1892)

“How little we love, considering how much we are forgiven!”  (William H. Van Doren  1810-1882)

“Hard words indeed and foul words break no bones, and yet they are very grievous to a tender and ingenuous spirit.” (Matthew Henry; 1662-1714)

“When the fountain of the heart is purified, the streams from the lips will be pure also.”  (F.G. Marchant)

“God is so amiable and excellent in every part of his great name, that he deserves our constant reverence and love.”  (William Richardson; 1825)

“How cold and poor are our warmest thoughts towards God!  How unspeakably loving and gloriously rich are his thoughts towards us!”  (R. A. Fausset; 1821-1910)

“It is God’s love, from the face of Jesus shinning into my dark heart, that makes my heart open to him and delight to be his dwelling-place.” (William Arnot; 1808-1875)