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“The universality of sin is not only clearly taught in the Holy Scriptures, but is also a matter of universal experience.”  (Herman Hoeksema; 1886-1065)

“There are so many vices and imperfections in our nature, and we are so feeble and weak that we have great need daily to pray unto the Lord more and more that he will not suffer us to decline from … Continue reading →

“The sacred Scriptures are the treasures and pleasures of a gracious soul. A mountain of transparent pearls heaped as high as heaven is not so rich in treasure as the Scriptures.”  (Oliver Heywood; 1630-1702)

“Sin is pleasant, but unprofitable; and sorrow is profitable, but unpleasant.”  (William Secker 1660)

“The loss of self is a happy loss; God’s Spirit breaks down our pride and self-esteem in order to build us up in Christ.”  (Frans Bakker  1919-1965)

“Our life is subject to many changes, and God by his word has provided for us also many instructions and remedies.  Every cross has its own remedy, and every state of life its own instructions.”  (William Cowper; 1731-1800)

 “Those that make God’s promises their portion, may with humble boldness make them their plea.”  (Matthew Henry; 1662-1714)

“A simple-hearted man with pure piety and no weapon but the word of God, may often be better armed than if he had all the arguments of the schools at his command.”  (Albert Barnes; 1798-1870)

 “If Jesus Christ would have said to us, ‘I love you well, you are dear to me, but I cannot suffer, I cannot lay down my life for you,’ we would have questioned His love very much; and should not … Continue reading →

 “We are too ready to doubt God’s favor if we meet with unprosperous accidents, or if we are not speedily delivered from afflictions; as if outward prosperity were a sign of God’s favor, and adversity a sure sign of His … Continue reading →