Watch continually over your own spirit, and do all in love; we must grow downwards in humility to soar heavenward.
– Charles Simeon –
1759-1836
Miscellaneous Quote
Enough Evidence Against You? – David Otis Fuller
If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?
– David Otis Fuller –
1903-1988
Kindness – Fredrick W Faber
Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning.
– Fredrick W Faber –
1814-1863
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 –