“It was said of Caesar, when he landed here, that he stumbled, but, clutching a handful of earth, he hailed it as a happy omen, saying that in taking possession of that handful of earth, he had taken all England for his own. And you, who on your bended knees fell prostrate beforeContinue reading “Charles Spurgeon Quote on our Inheritance”
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His Love; His Gift; His Son (C H Spurgeon)
His Love; His Gift; His Son For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) Of all the stars in the sky, the polestar is the most useful to the mariner. This text is a polestar, forContinue reading “His Love; His Gift; His Son (C H Spurgeon)”
Spurgeon Quote on Character
A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.
The Highest Virtue – C S Lewis
“If you asked twenty good men to-day what they thought the highest of the virtues, nineteen of them would reply, Unselfishness. But if you asked almost any of the great Christians of old he would have replied, Love. You see what has happened? A negative term has been substituted for a positive, and this isContinue reading “The Highest Virtue – C S Lewis”
Quotes on Holiness
“Why are we not more holy?” asked John Wesley, addressing his preachers. “Chiefly because we are enthusiasts, looking for the end without the means.” John Wesley “An unholy church! It is useless to the world, and of no esteem among men. It is an abomination, hell’s laughter, heaven’s abhorrence. The worst evils which have everContinue reading “Quotes on Holiness”
Spurgeon on Righteousness by Grace through faith
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. (Ephesians 2:1, KJV) Spiritual life is not the result of working; how can the dead work for life? Must they not be quickened [i.e. regenerated] first, and then will they not rather work from life than for life? (emphasis mine) Life is aContinue reading “Spurgeon on Righteousness by Grace through faith”
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