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“A neglected Saviour will be a severe Judge.”  (Thomas Boston  1676-1732)

“The partial apostasies of genuine Christians are fearful demonstrations of the power of natural depravity,–clear evidences that, but for the constant operation of the good Spirit, every good man would soon become a bad man; and everything like right religious … Continue reading →

“You never did a single thing in your whole life which in God’s sight was not full of sin.”  Brownlow North  (1741-1820)

“Pour out your heart before him, i. e.  make known all the desires and cares, and griefs of your hearts to him freely and frequently, with confident expectation of obtaining what you want or desire from him.”  (Matthew Poole, 1624-1679)

“The mystery of divine sovereignty and human responsibility will never be completely unraveled until we stand before the eternal throne.”  (George E. Gardiner, 1919-1984)

“Let no appearing impossibilities make you question God’s accomplishment of any of his gracious words.  Though you cannot see how the thing can be done, ‘tis enough, if God has said that he will do it…Though the valleys be so … Continue reading →

“The Lord doth not always time his answers to the swiftness of his people’s expectations.”  (Thomas Brooks  1608-1680)

“We give them an ear in public, and in a cold, formal way stop conscience’s mouth with some religious performances in private, and no more; but to have deep and frequent thoughts, and to be ravished in the meditation of … Continue reading →

What is essential is a daily emptying  of self, a crucifying, and a killing of the flesh, which results in the denial of our own ambitions and being completely submissive to the God of heaven and earth.  This, to say … Continue reading →

“He condescended to become a servant and debtor to the law that He might become our substitute.  He paid a life of privation and disgrace, suffered the contradiction of sinners against Himself, and finally laid down His own life, paid … Continue reading →