Monthly Archives: July 2023

 “God sends afflictions for humbling as the end and design to be brought about by them; when that is obtained and there is no more use for them that way, we may assure ourselves they will be taken off.”  (Thomas … Continue reading →

“He never oversleeps the hour of deliverance, He appears at the right moment.”  (William H. Van Doren, 1810-1882)

“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)

“Preparation for heaven does not consist in rising to any imaginary standard of piety, in being as holy as we may consider some illustrious saints, in rising to certain frames of which we have heard and which we have desired; … Continue reading →

“Lo! He smiles; He weeps.  That dark brow unbends.  Those withdrawn arms are stretched out.  Thou art in His embrace.  He cannot refrain Himself.  He makes Himself known to thee,–to thee, the chief of sinners—to whom He rejoices affectionately to … Continue reading →

“Anxiety about secular circumstances, about the success of our worldly plans, about our temporal tomorrow, about provisions for ourselves in old age, for our children when we are gone, evermore betrays a lack of confidence in the Fatherly providence of … Continue reading →

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

“The Redeemer is glorified, in that he proves sufficient to redeem those who are exceeding sinful, in that his blood proves sufficient to wash away the greatest guilt, in that he is able to save men to the uttermost, and … Continue reading →

“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)