Tag: Glory

God allows heavy trials

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(J. C. Ryle, “The Blood of the Lamb“) God allows heavy trials upon His children for the most wise and merciful purposes. Because we live in such a fair and pleasant world, we are so surrounded with so much that … Continued

A God of infinite glory

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(Archibald Brown, “This God Is Our God!” 1896) “The LORD’s portion is His people!” Deuteronomy 32:9 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24 The above two passages of Scripture ought never to … Continued

Grace and glory

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(Ezekiel Hopkins, 1633-1690 “The Excellency of Heavenly Treasures!) All earthly things are to be accounted good or evil, only as they concern our eternal state and condition. You will be greatly deceived if you look upon earthly things as they … Continued

Present sufferings–future glory

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(James Smith, “No Comparison!” 1862) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time–are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!” Romans 8:18 Paul compares present sufferings—future glory. Believers are exposed to … Continued

Our present afflictions

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(Francis Bourdillon, “Affliction, Light and Short!” 1864) “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment–is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen–but at the things … Continued

Glory in Him as your…

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(George Everard, “Up High!” 1884)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Thus says the Lord:   Let not a wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not a rich man glory … Continued

Only three pages

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(William Mason, “The One Thing Needful to Make Poor Sinners Rich–and Miserable Sinners Happy” 1773) I have read of a godly man who was once very dissolute. When converted, his former companions sought to bring him back to his former … Continued

Then shall we reflect His Glory

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(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers–but … Continued