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“It must be admitted, that the character and the tendencies of the age are not favorable to deep and mature reflection upon the hidden, spiritual life of the soul.” Octavius Winslow (1808-1878)

“We never consider that God can open the eyes of the blind with clay and spittle, He can work above, beyond, and even contrary to means. He often makes the fairest flowers of man’s endeavors to wither and brings improbable … Continue reading →

“True prayer, however, involves waiting on God for His favor and grace, and listening to what the Lord says.” Frans Bakker (1919-1965)

“Men are his enemies—they hate him, and disobey him; yet in all their plans and actions they fulfil his will.” Alexander Carson (1776-1844)

“The best way to outwit the devil is to be silent under the hand of God; he that mutters is foiled by him, but he that is mute overcomes him, and to conquer a devil is more than to conquer … Continue reading →

“Reader, do you seriously believe that Jesus thus humbled Himself even for you? If you do, you cannot but feel, that no debt can be like your debt; and that, as heaven is high above the earth, so great is … Continue reading →

“Not a creature moves hand or tongue against thee but by his permission.” John Flavel (1628-1691)

“Jesus divines what hard thoughts men think of God under the burden of unfulfilled desire; how they doubt His goodness, and deem Him indifferent, heartless, unjust.” Alexander Balmain Bruce (1831-1899)

“It is better to be humble and patient than proud and impatient under afflicting dispensations; since, in the former case, we wisely submit to what is really best; in the latter, we fight against it.” Thomas Boston (1677-1732)

“He exerts not merely a general influence, but actually rules in the world which He has created. The nations of the earth, in their insignificance, are as the small dust of the balance when compared with His greatness; and far … Continue reading →