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“Now, if the soul be not mute and silent under the rod, how is it possible that it should ever hear the voice of the rod, or that it should ever hearken to the voice of every twig of the … Continue reading →

“There still remains some wildness in the thoughts and fancies of the best to humble them; but if you find a care before to prevent them, and opposition against them when they come, and grief and sorrow afterward, you find … Continue reading →

I offer the following description: Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. (Jeremiah Burroughs; 1599-1646)

“Although the sovereignty of God is universal and absolute, it is not the sovereignty of blind power. It is coupled with infinite wisdom, holiness and love.”  Loraine Boettner (1901-1990

“The cessation of union, communion, and fellowship with God is so great a calamity that death is its fittest designation.” James Madison Pendleton (1811-1891)

God’s Providence: “This is an important branch of practical religion; and to the neglect of its due cultivation may be imputed much of that darkness and distress of mind which are felt under afflictive dispensations. The possession of this knowledge is … Continue reading →

“The same Lord who sends the afflictions will also recall them when his design is accomplished.” Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1898)

“It is a great cause oftentimes why God blesses not means, because we are so apt to trust in them, and rob God of his glory, not waiting for a blessing at his hands.” Abraham Wright (1611-1690)

“Our most dangerous foes are within our breasts.”  (William H. Van Doren; 1810-1882)

“Let us therefore firmly retain our religion, as instituted by the will of God, and constantly reject what is beyond it, as coming from man, and not from the Lord; from earth, and not from heaven.” John Daille (1594-1670)