Perfect love casts out the fear of hell, but perfect love brings in the fear of sin: “Ye that
– Hugh Binning –
from Christian Love, 1627-1653
Hugh Binning
Sons and Daughters of God – Hugh Binning
Is there any privilege so precious as this, to be the sons of God (1 John 3:2)? What are all the relations, or states, or conditions to this one, to be the children of the Highest? It was David’s question, “Should I be the king’s son-in-law?” Alas! What a petty and poor dignity compared with this, to be the sons of God, partakers of a divine nature!
– Hugh Binning –
from the book Christian Love
1627-1653
The Debt of Love – Hugh Binning
If I be convinced that there is any equity and beauty in that command which charges others to love me, forgive me, forbear with me, and restore me in meekness, why, then, should it be a grievous command that I should pay that debt of love and tenderness to others?
– Hugh Binning –
from Christian Love, 38