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“In a promise everything depends upon the person who promises. “The question therefore occurs, “Has he the will and the power to fulfill the promise?” (E. W. Hengstenberg, 1802-1869)

“A ransom, no doubt, has been found; a voluntary substitute has presented himself—unexceptionable—infinitely worthy. The Father, as the righteous judge, has laid on him your iniquities, and inflicted on him your doom.” (Robert Candlish 1806-1873)

“Subtle as wicked man may be, subtle and powerful and earnest in all evil as wicked angels undoubtedly are, neither men nor devils can compel us to sin.” (Robert Johnstone 1857-1934)

“Design must have had a designer. That designer must have been a person. That Person is God.” (Edward Henry Bickersteth 1825-1906)

“When God makes the sun shine, the tear drops should be dried; and when his blessing comes upon us, the memory of our sorrows should be used only to enhance our present joy.” (Thomas V. Moore 1779-1852)

“It is not only necessary that a man should know himself, but that he should also know a way in which he may escape from himself.” (Henry W. Soltau 1805-1875)

“God’s great rival is the world. The lust of the flesh, pleasure; the lust of the eye, desire; the pride of life, the longing to be deemed superior to those about us,–comprise everything man naturally covets. Give us ease, honour, … Continue reading →

“The cry of faith and penitence is never in vain.” (James G. Murphy; 1808-1896)

“Trial can only be a subject of rejoicing when it is patiently endured. He who gives way to the temptation involved in trial is in no way benefited, but the reverse unless, as in the case of St. Peter, his … Continue reading →

“If the Spirit of God breathe upon us, we are strong, though in ourselves as weak as water: ‘Not by might, nor by strength, but by the Spirit of the Lord,’ says Zechariah.” (William Bridge 1600-1671)