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“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 … Continue reading →

“He died for our sins that we might not die in our sins.  He consented to their slaying him that they might not slay us.”  (Robert Candlish  1806-1873)

“O Christian!  Remember when you trust God you trust an almighty Creator who is able to help.  Let your case be never so desperate.”  (Thomas Manton  1620-1677)

“Every part of redemption proceeds on the footing of grace.  It originates in the grace of God and flows in its first manifestation and in all after acts from the same unceasing fountain — in calling, adopting, regenerating, justifying, sanctifying … Continue reading →

“Persevering prayer and pleading prayer honor God, and will by Him be honored.”  (William H. Van Doren  1810-1882)

“We learn that prayer is an exercise far beyond our natural power, and demands the exercise of graces which can only be imparted by the Spirit of God; and this reflection, again should direct us to look to the Spirit … Continue reading →

“The same hand which first rescued us from ruin, reclaims us from all our subsequent aberrations.  Chastisement itself is blended with tenderness.”  (J. Thornton  1826)

“Open thou mine eyes; enlighten my mind by the light of thy Holy Spirit and dispel all ignorance and error.”  (Matthew Poole  1624-1679)

“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 →

“Would you realize that the wheels of providence revolve for your welfare; and that the world, with all its intricate perplexities of machinery, is a scaffold to build up the fabric of your best interests?  There is all this blessedness … Continue reading →