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

“An unhumbled heart sets not a due value on Divine mercies; but those who are truly acquainted with themselves, who know what they are and have been, together with what the Lord has done for them, in raising them up … Continue reading →

“For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.”   Or rather, as others render it, and which is more admirable.  When there is not a word and Thou knowest what I intend to … Continue reading →

“Fear ye not.  What shall they fear, above whose head the Gospel-standard floats?  Faith reads thereon, ‘If God be for us, who can be against us?’  Rom. 8:31.  But use no fruitless efforts.  The waves are deep.  The foes are … Continue reading →

“To set God his time is to limit him (Psalms 78:41); it is to exalt ourselves above him, as if we were wiser than God.”  (Thomas Brooks  1608-1680)

“It is not necessary that I should have honor and preferment, but it is necessary that I should have God as my portion.”  Jeremiah Burroughs  1600-1646)

“The less confidence we have in ourselves or in anything beside God, the more evidence have we of the sincerity of our faith in God.”  (David Dickson, 1583-1662)

“While He keeps the throne, it is a senseless heart that fails through distrust of His power, even when all visible power and help fail.”  (David Clarkson)

“Though God doth not every day bring a man to his bed and break his bones, yet we seldom, if at all, pass a day without some rebuke and chastening.”  (Joseph Caryl; 1602-1673)

“If you would have the distraction of your thoughts prevented, endeavor to raise your affections to God, and to engage them warmly in your duty.”  (John Flavel  1627-1691)