(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
(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) Strangers and pilgrims now, but a rest remains! “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only … Continued
(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) “After leaving Marah, the Israelites traveled on to the oasis of Elim, where they found twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They camped there beside the water.” Exodus 15:27 If I were … Continued
(James Meikle, “Solitude Sweetened”) … let the heirs of God, the joint-heirs with Christ, rejoice that the treasures of eternity are theirs! “But blessed are your eyes, for they see.” Happy are those who have the eyes of their mind opened, and clearly see . … Continued
(Arthur Pink, “Comfort for Christians”) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Philippians 4:11 Contentment is the being satisfied with the sovereign dispensations of God’s providence. It is the opposite of murmuring, which is the spirit of rebellion. The clay saying … Continued
