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Amid all the darkness, we can yet see that God is so overruling sin as to cause it greatly to redound to his glory and the happiness of his creatures.” (James Petigru Boyce; 1827-1888)

“Watch against that which may be most properly called your one sin, that to which you are most inclined, and which most easily besets and conquers you.” (Ralph Vennin; 1622-1674)

“The sun is not so clear as this truth, that God is, for all things in the world are because God is. If he were not, nothing could be.” (Richard Sibbes; 1577-1635)

“But now, God speaks, and I am dumb, He opens His mouth, and I hold my peace. I bid my busy, speculative soul be quiet. I am still, and know that it is God. I now at once recognize a … Continue reading →

“What in the world could ever solace and restore a man who has lost the joy of God’s presence?” (Joseph Caryl 1602-1673)

“Divine influence is one of the most precious blessings God can bestow; and He never bestows it on sinners but on account of the expiatory sufferings of Jesus Christ.” (John Brown 1784-1858)

“To plough the soil is as much a natural action as to eat or drink; yet as all such actions are performed by wicked men for merely selfish purposes, without any regard to God and the general good, they become … Continue reading →

“In former days he had brought sympathy to cheer others, but now when he looks for blessings for himself there is nothing but misery and unrest (25-27). He is dried up, helpless, fit only to keep company with the beasts … Continue reading →

“There can be no evil from the hand of the Lord. Evil is good when it comes from Him. He no longer puts the benefits received from God in one scale and the afflictions in the other. But afflictions are … Continue reading →

“In the sufferings and death of the Lamb of God, he sees what infinite wrath, what tremendous punishment he as a sinner deserves.” (John Colquhoun; 1748-1827)