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“Grace, in its proper and strict sense, always presupposes unworthiness in its object.”  (Abraham Booth; 1734-1806)

“The natural life of man, with all its appetites, desires, and affections, seeks self-gratification irrespective of the will of God.  The loving of this life is another name for the spirit of selfishness which is unwilling to spend or be spent … Continue reading →

“When the believer questions the power of God, or his interest in it, his joy gusheth out as blood out of a broken vein.”  William Gurnall  (1617-1679)

“That goodness which imparted itself so freely to the irrational creation will not neglect those nobler creatures that put their trust in him.  This renders God a fit object for trust and confidence.”  (Stephen Charnock; 1628-1680)

“Duty discovered should instantly be discharged.”  (John Morison)

“A trembling, hesitating, doubting conscience, will always be a sure evidence of unbelief; but a firm, steady faith, will prove to be invincible against the gates of hell.”  (John Calvin; 1509-1564

“There are many differences in worldly respects between one Christian and another; yea, in spiritual gifts, some weaker, some stronger; but we must love all; for all are children of one Father, all owned by Christ: ‘He is not ashamed … Continue reading →

“But nothing in heaven, or earth, or hell, unlocks the arms which cling around a divine Bridegroom.  At each moment He is nearer than the shadow to the side.  Life is leaning on His arm.  Death is sleeping on His … Continue reading →

“Be our case what it will, it is never past reach with Him to help it; but then it is the most proper season for Him to take it in hand when all others have given it over.”  (Thomas Boston; … Continue reading →

“Thus all Satan’s machinations are overruled for good to the children of God.”  (William H. Van Doren; 1810-1882)