Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Do Not Deprive The World – Thomas Case

Do not deprive the world of the comfort of your experiences.
From an introductory letter from Thomas Manton to Thomas Case for his book A Treatise of Afflictions 1653
Taken from the book When Christians Suffer ( From A Treatise of Afflictions) by Thomas Case 1653

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

As Your Faith Is So Is Your - John Bunyan

As your faith is, such your hope will be. Hope is never ill when faith is well, nor strong if faith be weak.
John Bunyan
Taken from the book 300 Quotations for Preachers from the Puritans

Monday, December 28, 2015

All Our Fret and Worry - Oswald Chambers

All our fret and worry is caused by calculating without God.
Taken from the book The Quotable Oswald Chambers
Oswald Chambers 1874-1917

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

May Every – Andrew Murray

O Lord of truth …May every thought and word, every disposition and habit, be testimony that the Spirit of Christ dwells and rules within me. Amen.
 
Taken from the book The Indwelling Spirit by Andrew Murray 1828-1917

Monday, December 21, 2015

The Value of Spiritual Knowledge – Andrew Murray

The value of knowledge- true spiritual knowledge- in the life of faith can hardly be exaggerated. Just as a man on earth is none the richer for an inheritance that comes to him, or a treasure in his field, as long as he does not know of it or does not know how to gain possession of it and utilize it- so the gifts of God's grace cannot bring their full blessing until we know and, in knowing, truly apprehend them.
 
Taken from the book The Indwelling Spirit by Andrew Murray 1828-1917

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Holiness Is Not Freedom From - G Campbell Morgan

Holiness is not freedom from temptation, but power to overcome temptation.
G Campbell Morgan 1863-1945
Taken from the book 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith and the Bible

Monday, December 7, 2015

Let Us Encourage Ourselves - Henry Scougal

Let us encourage ourselves my dear friend, let us encourage ourselves with those mighty aids we are to expect in this spiritual warfare, for greater is he that is for us than all that can rise up against us; "The eternal God is our refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms" (Deuteronomy 33:27)
Taken from the book The Life of God in the Soul of Man
by Henry Scougal 1650-1678