I urge upon you…a nearer communion with Christ, and a growing communion. There are curtains to be drawn by in Christ, that we never saw, and new foldings of love in Him. I despair that ever I shall win to the far end of that love, there are so many plies in it. Therefore, dig deep; and sweat, and labour, and take pains for Him; and set by as much time in the day for Him as you can. He will be won with labour.
– Samuel Rutherford –
I find it most true, that the greatest temptation out of hell, is to live without temptations; if my waters should stand, they would rot. Faith is the better of the free air, and of the sharp winter storm in its face. Grace withereth without adversity. The devil is but God’s master fencer, to teach us to handle our weapons.
– Samuel Rutherford –
When I am in the cellar of affliction, I look for the Lord’s choicest wines.
– Samuel Rutherford –
We are as near to heaven as we are far from self, and far from the love of a sinful world.
– Samuel Rutherford –
There are some who would have Christ cheap. They would have Him without the Cross. But the price will not come down.
– Samuel Rutherford –
There are some who would have Christ cheap. They would have Him without the Cross. But the price will not come down.
– Samuel Rutherford –
They lose nothing who gain Christ.
– Samuel Rutherford –