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“Of all our misapprehensions, the most baseless and most pernicious is, that God does not care much about us, and that we have not much to look for from Him.”  William Garden Blaikie  (1820-1899)

“We cannot conceive how many God’s kind counsels have been concerning us; how many good turns he has done us; and what variety of mercies we have received from him.  We cannot conceive the multitude of God’s compassions, which are … Continue reading →

“Cast not away your confidence because God defers his performances.  Though providences run cross, though they move backwards and forwards, you have a sure and faithful word to rely upon.  Promises, though they be for a time seemingly delayed, cannot … Continue reading →

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

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

“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)

“They trust not God at all who trust him not alone.”  John Trapp

“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 →