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Let this Encourage You – William Gurnall

“Let this encourage those of you who belong to Christ: the storm may be tempestuous, but it is only temporary. The clouds that are temporarily rolling over your head will pass, and then you will have fair weather, an eternal … Continue reading

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Charles Spurgeon – We Work for Him Because He Works in Us

“If we give God service it must be because He gives us grace. We work for Him because He works in us.” “Not that our salvation should be the effect of our work, but our work should be the evidence … Continue reading

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The Greatest Earthly Blessing – Charles Spurgeon

“I venture to say that the greatest earthly blessing that God can give to any of us is health, with the exception of sickness. Sickness has frequently been of more use to the saints of God than health has.” – … Continue reading

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God’s Majesty

“Happy the soul that has been awed by a view of God’s majesty.” – A.W. Pink “Man is never sufficiently touched and affected by the awareness of his lowly state until he has compared himself with God’s majesty.” – John … Continue reading

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Troubled Soul – A.W. Pink

Troubled soul, the “much tribulation” will soon be over, and as you enter the “kingdom of God” you shall then see, no longer “through a glass darkly” but in the unshadowed sunlight of the Divine presence, that “all things” did … Continue reading

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Polycarp’s Prayer before Burning

Polycarp (Bishop of Smyrna, AD 69–155) was denounced to the government, arrested, and tried on the charge of being a Christian. When the proconsul urged him to save his life by cursing Christ, he replied: “Eighty-six years I have served … Continue reading

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Problems Patiently Endured – A. W. Tozer

“What then are we to do about our problems? We must learn to live with them until such time as God delivers us from them. We must pray for grace to endure them without murmuring. Problems patiently endured will work … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: A Song of Sighs – Susannah Spurgeon

Excerpt from: “In Memoriam: A Song of Sighs,” by Susannah Spurgeon (How she dealt with the death of her beloved husband, C. H. Spurgeon). “With Christ—which is far better!” Philippians 1:23. Ever since the solemn midnight hour when God took … Continue reading

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Thy way, not mine, O – Horatius Bonar – Horatius Bonar

“Thy way, not mine, O Lord, however dark it be; lead me by thine own hand; choose out the path for me.” – Horatius Bonar

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God intermixeth Mercy with Affliction – Thomas Watson

“God intermixeth mercy with affliction: he steeps his sword of justice in the oil of mercy; there was no night so dark, but Israel had a pillar of fire in it; there is no condition so dismal, but we may … Continue reading

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