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“It will be a great comfort to us if trouble, when it comes, finds the wheels of prayer a-going, for then may we come with the more boldness to the throne of grace.”  (Matthew Henry; 1652-1714)

“God will not only hear our cry, but also hear us before we cry, and will help us.”  T. Layfere)

“Seeing our corrupt nature can go downward only, and the devil, the world, and the flesh, driveth to the same way; how can we proceed further in virtue, or stand therein, when we are tempted, if our merciful and good … Continue reading →

“It is a comfort to see that God’s power works effectually and irresistibly, the very same power as wrought in Christ to raise Him from the dead.”  Thomas Goodwin  (1600-1679)

“Instead of the wicked who oppress and afflict them, they shall have the angles and saints to comfort and solace them; instead of Satan to torment and tempt them, they shall have Jesus to ravish and affect them.”  (John Cragg; 1657)

“This is positive.  Be gracious, Psalm 6:1.  Extend Thy grace to me still, notwithstanding my transgression.” (James G. Murphy; 1808-1896)

“In this life our joy is mixed with sorrow like a prick under the rose.”  (William Colvill;  1655)

“Here some men eat their meat without any hunger, whilst others hunger without any meat to eat, and some men drink extremely without any thirst, whilst others thirst extremely without any drink.  But in the glorious presence of God, not … Continue reading →

“Love in presence of human suffering takes the form of compassion; and love in all its forms tends to express itself in action: compassion issues in help.”  (William Arnot;  1808-1875)

“It has been frequently with my hopes and desires, in regard to providence, as with my watch and the sun, which has often been ahead of true time;  I have gone faster than providence, and have been forced to stand … Continue reading →