Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning.
– Fredrick W Faber –
1814-1863
Miscellaneous Quote
Don’t Put a Shadow of Sin Between You and God – George Elliot
I couldn’t live in peace if I put the shadow of a willful sin between myself and God.
– George Elliot –
Heart-Suffering – Johann Arndt
Heart-suffering because of sin is the best proof that the Holy Spirit dwells in your heart.
– Johann Arndt –
Revival Begins with the Restoration of the Word – Wilbur M. Smith
Every revival worthy of the name begins in the restoration of the Word of God to the pulpit, and its fearless proclamation by those anointed of God to preach the Gospel.
– Wilbur M. Smith –
Reflection on Tersteegen
It seemed to me as if he had gone straight into heaven, and lost himself in God; but often when he had done praying he was as white as the wall.
– A friend’s comment after meeting Tersteegen at Kroneberg –
Decay Begins With a Lack of Prayer – John Berridge
All decays begin in the [prayer] closet; no heart thrives without much secret converse with God, and nothing will make amends for the want of it.
– John Berridge –
Nights of Lonely Intercession – DM McIntyre
Before the great revival in Gallneukirchen broke out, Martin Boos spent hours and days and often nights in lonely agonies of intercession. Afterwards, when he preached, his words were as flame, and the hearts of the people as grass.
– DM McIntyre –
Prayer is the Chief Work – Thomas Hooker
Prayer is my chief work, and it is by means of it that I carry on the rest.
– Thomas Hooker –
Believe on Christ – JW Chickering
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (John 3:36 KJV)
“What is it to believe on Christ?” It is, to feel your need of him; to believe that he is able and willing to save you, and to save you now; and to cast yourself unreservedly on his mercy, and trust in him alone for your salvation.
– JW Chickering –
1831-1913, from A Pastor’s Counsel: Wise Words for Weary, Wounded, and Wandering Sheep