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“The fruit of patience is not found after one affliction or two, but after we are exercised and acquainted with them: the yoke after a while beginneth to be well settled, and by much bearing, we learn to bear with … Continue reading →

“A perfect rectitude we cannot have in any way in this world; in every calling there are some inevitable temptations.” John Donne (1572-1631)

“If the Lord Jesus possesses all power in heaven and earth, then none can successfully resist His will.” Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952)

“We must therefore conclude that it is impossible for men to believe, unless it be given them from above.” John Calvin (1509-1564)

“That we should have a place in the affectionate regard and tender effective love of the great Lord, is much. That we should have forgiveness for all our sins, is almost too much for belief.” Joseph Augustus Seiss (1823)

“There must be a willing soul; none but a soul made willing in the day of his power pays any regard to atonement.” (A.A. Bonar; 1810-1892)

“Consider the subject of creation simply in the light of an argument of natural philosophy, and all is vague and dim abstraction…But consider the momentous fact in the light of a direct message from the Creator Himself to you,–regard Him … Continue reading →

“They trust not God at all who trust him not alone.” John Trapp (1679-1747)

“Providences, and even prophecies, are not the rule of duty; and even though we were permitted to see a little into futurity, this ought not to have any effect upon us where duty is concerned.” Thomas McCrie (1772-1835)

“God’s truth is absolute and independent; it cannot be impaired, even if man’s falsehood be universal. Nay more, God’s truth is the only truth: it will be found in the end that He alone is holy and righteous, and every … Continue reading →