Monthly Archives: April 2023

“Pride is the worst viper that is in the heart. It is the greatest disturber of the soul’s peace and sweet communion with Christ. It is the most difficult sin to root out and the most hidden and secret and … Continue reading →

“Whatever God brings to pass will always work out for the very best to those that love Him (Rom. 8:28), whether it be inexplicable sufferings or exalted honor.”  (Anonymous)

“Man can do no more, or no less, than God has ordered.  We cannot frustrate, disannul, delay, or cause God to fall short of His holy appointments.”  (Dark Side Of The Hold; no name given, 1946)

“Affliction is the sauce of prayer, as hunger is unto meat. Truly their prayer is usually unsavory with those who are without afflictions, and many of them do not pray truly, but do rather counterfeit a prayer, or pray for custom.”  … Continue reading →

“It is the heart that speaks; the tongue is but the instrument to give the sound.”  (Richard Clerke  1634)

“God is equally loving and gracious when He sends affliction and when He sends prosperous abundance.”  (William Henry Green, 1825-1900)

“The method the Lord has ordained for the perfecting of His people is trials and afflictions.  Much purging is essential to remove the dross and impurities from the vessels He has chosen.. This is a Biblical absolute that the believer … Continue reading →

“If we are delivered from condemnation and misery, it is entirely owing to Jesus Christ, and not at all to the law, which could do nothing but condemn and curse us.”  (John Brown  1784-1858)

“Usually when God intends the greatest mercy to any of His people, He brings them into the lowest condition.” (Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-1646)

“If God knows that any event will occur, and can prevent it, and does not, it is evident that he purposes that it shall exist and makes it a part of his plan.”  (James Pettigru Boyce, 1827-1888)