Category: Quotes

It is the duty of the saints, especially in times of straits, to reflect upon the performances of providence for them in all the states, and through all the stages of their lives.

John Flavel

There is more evil in a drop of sin, than in a sea of affliction.

Thomas Watson

Thou movest us to delight in praising Thee; for Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.

Augustine of Hippo

The confession of evil works is the beginning of good works.

Augustine of Hippo

Gethsemane supplies the medicine for the ills which followed upon the forbidden fruit of Eden.

C. H. Spurgeon

God knoweth we have nothing of ourselves, therefore in the covenant of grace he requireth no more than he giveth, and giveth what he requireth, and accepteth what he giveth.

Richard Sibbes

My preservation was entirely due, as was the glorious victory, to our God, to whom be all the glory, honor, and praise.

Thomas Jackson

Sometimes providences, like Hebrew letters, must be read backward.

John Flavel

There is no death of sin without the death of Christ.

John Owen

God cannot be comprehended by us, unless as far as he accommodates himself to our standard.

John Calvin