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“Hallowed be Thy Name.  That this petition stands first warns us against self-seeking in prayer.  We are not to begin with our own wants, not even our spiritual wants; not with ourselves at all, but with God.”  (Alfred Plummer 1841-1926)

“The existence of God is the greatest of mysteries.  Neither man nor angel can comprehend it.  There must be heights and depths in the Infinite that can never be measured by the finite.”  James Madison Pendleton  (1811-1891)

“His wisdom, which cannot err.  His knowledge, which cannot be deceived.  His truth, which cannot fail.  His love, which nothing can alienate.  His justice, which cannot condemn any for whom Christ died.  His power, which none can resist, and His … Continue reading →

“It is not ours to resolve all difficulties in our understanding of God’s ways with men.”  John Murray  (1898-1975)

“The Christian is indwelt by the triune God: the Lord Jesus dwells in him as the source of all grace, God the Father abides in him as the spring of all love, and the Holy Spirit communes with him and … Continue reading →

“He who elevates himself is constantly engaged in wrecking his own life.  But he who is sincerely humble finds richness of life and happiness.”  Norval Geldenhuys (1918-1964)

“Few can bear great and sudden mercies without pride and wantonness, until they are hampered and humbled to carry it moderately.”  Samuel Lee  (1677)

“The believing soul is convinced of its own weakness, helplessness and inability to resist its enemies. Is convinced of its insufficiency to keep itself from sin and so commits itself to Christ, that He would be its keeper.”  Jonathan Edwards  … Continue reading →

“No sooner are the eyes of a sinner’s understanding opened than he begins to see the exceeding sinfulness of sin in his heart and life.  He sees his innumerable provocations, and discerns that malignity in sin which he never saw … Continue reading →

“Men are prone to be deluded by externals, and to suppose that the absence of outward splendor is indicative of the absence of God’s blessing, forgetting that God often chooses the weak things of the earth to confound the mighty … Continue reading →