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“Sometimes, it is no easy thing to reconcile God’s providences with his promises, and yet we are sure they are reconcilable, for God’s works fulfil his word  and never contradict it.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714)

“The crucifixion of Christ, which is admittedly the worst crime in all human history; yet, we are expressly told, its exact and necessary place in the Plan” (Acts 2:23; 4:28). Loraine Boettner (1901-1990)

“The power of human depravity does not exhaust itself by lapse of time and the succession of generations, but continues in undiminished strength from century to century.” James Madison Pendleton (1811-1891)

“By keeping the heart, understand the diligent and constant use of all holy means to preserve the soul from sin, and maintain its sweet and free communion with God.” John Flavel (1628-1691)

“God is a free agent to work by what hand he pleases; and sometimes he takes pleasure to do great things by weak means, that ‘no flesh may glory in his presence.’” Thomas Brooks (1608-1680)

“What greater preferment are men capable of in this world than to be God’s favourites?” Matthew Henry (1662-1714)

“All soul-declension arises from the admission of things into the mind contrary to the nature of indwelling grace.” Octavius Winslow (1808-1878)

“The highest science, the loftiest speculation, and the mightiest philosophy which can engage the attention of a child of God, is the existence of the great God which he calls his Father. There is something exceedingly improving to the mind … Continue reading →

“To Jehovah, and not to second causes , our gratitude is to be rendered.” Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1898)

“Cheerful patience is a holy art and skill which a man learneth of God:  ‘I have learned to abound, and to be abased,’ Phil. 4:12.  Such an hard lesson needeth much learning.” Thomas Manton (1620-1677)