Monthly Archives: October 2023

“The will of God and His decrees are unchangeable: that there can be no alteration in the Divine intention, no new act arise in His mind, no reversion of His eternal plan, all being founded in adorable sovereignty, ordered by infallible … Continue reading →

“So the dying Christian, when he gets on the last summit of life and stretches his vision to catch a glimpse of the heavenly city, may cry out of its glories, and incite those who are behind to press forward … Continue reading →

“God’s great rival is the world. The lust of the flesh, pleasure; the lust of the eye, desire; the pride of life, the longing to be deemed superior to those about us,–comprise everything man naturally covets.  Give us ease, honor, distinction, … Continue reading →

“The greatest service we can do unto God is to trust him.”  (Martin Luther  1483-1546)

“Oh trust in the Lord for happiness as well as for help!  All the springs of happiness are in him.  Trust in him who gives us all things richly to enjoy.”  (John Wesley  1703-1791)

“No one will deny that sin abounds; but all are tempted, at times, to question whether grace can much more abound.”  (William Graham Scroggie  1877-1958)

“The timid sheep has nothing to fear; fear not want, fear not affliction, fear not pain; ‘fear not;’ according to your want shall be your supply. “The Lord is my portion saith my soul; therefore will I trust in him.”  … Continue reading →

“All the arms of the armory of an avenging God fall harmless because all spend their fury in the breast of God’s co-eternal and co-almighty Son.”  (Henry Law..1797-1884)

“Perseverance in prayer affects no change in God, but affects a change in the petitioner.”  (William H. Van Doren  1810-1882)

“Sincerity of heart gives a man boldness even in the presence of God, notwithstanding many failings.  The Lord doth ‘charge his angels with folly,’ how much more man that ‘dwells in a house of clay.”  (William Strong)