Monthly Archives: December 2021

“The best works of the saints are imperfect, attended with sin, and are only acceptable to God through Jesus Christ, in whom, and in whom only, who is the beloved, are their persons accepted and well-pleasing to God.”  (John Gill  … Continue reading →

“There is no better assurance of final victory than that drawn from the grace which enables us to trust in the divine mercy in the darkest hours.”  (William S. Plumer  1802-1880)

“It is a mercy to such inattentive creatures as we are that God speaks not once only, but twice.  He must often speak more than twice before we can find ears to hear.”  (George Lawson  1749-1820)

“The grandeur of faith consists in this — that it gives all the glory to God and rests in God’s power and faithfulness.  (John Murray; 1898-1975)

“Having settled our dependence upon God, we may without being mistaken by God, speak all our desires to him; and having done so, we should leave our supplication and case at his feet with confidence:  O Lord, make no tarrying.”  … Continue reading →

“One does not measure the straightness of a stick by a crooked stick.”  (Joseph Caryl; 1602-1673)

“Departure from God’s Word is the beginning of all moral disorders.”  (H. C. Leupold; 1891-1972)

“If we believe the promises truly, then we also love the commandments, otherwise faith is vain; a desire to live a godly life nourishes faith in God’s promises.”  (Richard Greenham; 1535-1594)

“Let us frame believing, humble resolutions in the strength of God’s grace, with a fear for ourselves, but a confidence in God.”  (Stephen Charnock; 1628-1680)

”All the strength in the angels cannot make the heart love God; judgments will not do it; omnipotent grace only can make a stony heart melt in love.”  (Thomas Watson; 1620-1686)