(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) When the Holy Spirit takes of the things of Christ and preaches them to the heart–oh, what a sweet peace follows! For the believer then finds himself saved from all the miseries of sin, and entitled … Continued
(Cornelius Tyree, “The Glorious Sufficiency of Christ!” 1879) DEPTHS OF LOVELINESS… The more we love Him, the more lovely He will become to us. We soon exhaust the most excellent characters of earth. But in the character of our blessed … Continued
(Cornelius Tyree, “The Benefits of Affliction”) THE BENEFITS OF AFFLICTION “I have refined you in the furnace of affliction.” Isaiah 48:10 Afflictions tend to purify us. Before some of the vessels of the temple could be used for sacred purposes, they had … Continued
(George Horne, 1730-1792) “The prophets prophesied by Baal, following worthless idols!” Jeremiah 2:8 Vain were the idols of the ancient world, such as Baal and Jupiter. They were as vain as the idols of modern times: Pleasure, Honor, and Profit. “While Paul was … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness”, 1662) … Genuine assurance will be a spring of joy and comfort in you. It will make heavy afflictions light, long afflictions short, and bitter afflictions … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “The Mighty One has done great things for me!” Luke 1:49 It is astonishing that the mighty God, so great, so holy — should ever think of a poor, … Continued
(Daniel de Superville, 1657-1728) People often say, “I have my faults, but at the bottom I have a good heart.” A good heart! Alas! it is this that deceives you, for your heart is the worst part of you! “The human heart … Continued
(Matthew Hale 1600-1675) The riches of His glorious inheritance “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11 True happiness is not to be … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) I compare the troubles which we have to undergo in the course of the year—to a great bundle of sticks, far too large for us to lift. But God does not require us to carry the whole bundle at … Continued
Thomas Goodwin, 1599-1679 They only are wise, who are wise unto salvation. ~ ~ ~ ~ In Christ are treasures that will require digging to the end of the world! ~ ~ ~ ~ If I were to go to … Continued
