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“Conversion properly consists in the production of repentance and faith; and a new birth is followed by a new life. Conversion by the Word produces conformity to the will of God, and fruitful works.” (James Buchanan 1804-1870)

“An unctuous word dropped by the Holy Ghost upon the heart is like “cold water to a thirsty soul;” and whilst it exalts and endears a precious Christ, in his person, work, and offices, it is the most deadly artillery … Continue reading →

“Christ has His times to try men. When He gives a promise, and brings the soul into a quite contrary condition, this is His trying time.” (William Bridge 1600-1671)

“He treats them, not according to what they deserve,–not according to what they naturally were, and, apart from the influences of his Spirit, still are (for “in them, that is, in their flesh, dwelleth no good thing”); but he treats … Continue reading →

“Nothing makes the soul more furious than to wound its pride.” (David Thomas 1813-1894)

“He who is unfaithful to another is seldom faithful in his own affairs.” (Thomas Taylor 1758-1835)

“What a man holds not fast, he holds not at all.” Rudolf R. Stier (1800-1862)

“During his ministry, our Lord had said and done many things contrary to the notions of the masses of men.  He had set up the highest claims to reverence, worship and obedience from men.  So great was the importance of … Continue reading →

“The same word which created heaven and earth, accomplishes all; not we poor and helpless sinners.” (Martin Luther; 1483-1546)

“God’s wrath is not directed against sin, but against the workers of iniquity. Punishment is not inflicted upon sin, but upon the sinner. It is not sin that is cast into hell fire, but the ungodly that commits the sin….Only … Continue reading →