(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness”, 1662) “Having nothing—and yet possessing all things.” 2 Cor. 6:10 This is a riddle the world cannot understand. A holy man cannot be a poor … Continued
(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) O God of patience and consolation, glory be to You for this throne of grace. Make it ever to us–the chosen pleasure-ground of our souls. May it be the fortress to which continually we flee. Here we obtain mercy … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) “Surely I am with you always — to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 The love of Christ is too great to understand fully! In our natural state, — we conceive of God as at … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “The Witness of the Spirit”) “From the fullness of His grace—we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16 Child of God, all that can possibly want is treasured up in Christ! You have . . . no cross—but … Continued
(J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated”) Heaven will consist of . . . the moral perfection of the soul, perfect knowledge, and perfect holiness, perfect love, and perfect likeness to Christ, perfection of the body in . . . incorruptibility, immortality, glory, … Continued
(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued
(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) Thus go to Jesus. He is with you . . . in all your concerns, all your trials, in all your blessings, and in all your sorrows and in all your joys. His dear eye is … Continued
(John Angell James, “The Anxious Enquirer” 1834) “He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in His arm, and carry them in His bosom.” (Isaiah 40:11)It is said of our Divine Redeemer, “He will feed His flock like … Continued
(from Spurgeon‘s “The Tender Pity of the Lord” #941) Jesus taught the disciples humility by His humility.He taught them gentleness by His gentleness; and did not point out their defects in words. He did not dwell upon their errors, but … Continued
(John Angell James, “Christian Love”) Nothing can be a substitute… “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am … Continued
