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“In choosing those that are unworthy, He has no respect but only to His own mere goodness.  What want we more?  Then it is good reason that we should hold ourselves contented with God’s will, bridle ourselves, and let Him … Continue reading →

“We do not to wait and work to be forgiven.  The work has long since been done.  The decree went forth, the releasing word was spoken, and the forgiveness was declared when Jesus left his tomb. All that any man … Continue reading →

“The heart is ever prone to divide its confidence between God and the creature.  This will never do.  We must  ‘wait only  upon God.’  ‘He only’ must be our ‘rock,’ our ‘salvation,’ and our ‘defense.’  Then we are frequently tempted … Continue reading →

“The Son of David and Son of God are described by three well-known titles: ‘Jesus’  which identifies Him as the crucified Savior, ‘Christ’ the promised Messiah, and ‘Our Lord’ the exalted King to whom all power is given in heaven and … Continue reading →

“The fruit of the Lord’s putting his own children in straits is to make them and all men see that he has ways of deliverance, more than they know of; and that he will save his own when men count … Continue reading →

“Far easier to level hills, than subdue the proud will.”  William Howard Van Doren  (1810-1882)

“The knowledge of God cannot be increased.”  (James Petigru Boyce; 1827-1888)

“There is nothing of more importance, whether for the individual believer or for the Church collectively, than a firm conviction, such as the Book of Joshua emphatically supplies that long delays on God’s part involve no forgetfulness of His promises, … Continue reading →

“Wicked men will sooner believe the most uncertain and ridiculous things, than own the visible demonstrations of God’s power and providence.”  Matthew Poole  (1624-1679)

“Superstition is not worshipping a false God, but worshipping the true God falsely in a way not commanded by God.  It teaches and practices for doctrines the devices and commandments of men; that is to say, it worships, not according … Continue reading →