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“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .” ― Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― C. H. Spurgeon “Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” ― Charles Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Charles Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Charles Spurgeon “When your will is God's will, you will have your will.” ― Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV)    |
The lights of Christmas still they shine in the room, and in my heart. What colorful glow, they cheer so fine from new year's pleasant start! Four colors in the beauteous strand do lift my spirits now. Four corners of the Earth by Plan will one day 'fore Christ bow. (Philippians 2:5-11) The music of the season fills the room with Christmas Joy. The two in tandem always thrill my heart without alloy. Aromas of the season, best bring back my memories of a joyful child, so daily blest in playfulness most free. The orange peels, and cinnamon spice make my nose as light as air. I close my eyes and breathe in thrice to smile without a care. The bark of pine a fragrant gift to make the tree more real. The pleasant scent my soul doth lift, and emotions fully heal. But all the things are merely signs along the road, called Grace, for Christ, the Lord, the Best of wines was born to take my place. "I'll honor Christmas in my heart, and keep it all the year. I'll live the Present, Past, the start, and Future, now, so clear. "The Spirits of all Three befriend as they, now, drive me on. I will not deaf ears them attend, and lessons learn anon." The glow of Christmas still it shines for Christ has come to save, restores my soul, erases lines, expunges writ of grave. I think of Christmas every day, and often every night for "Christ is Lord" let my lips say. My heart doth hold Him tight. This precious Lord has come for me, and Christmas is the peg to hang my hat, and daily see He drank the latest dregs. Yet, Secret Christmas, tandem love, it thrills the deepest place within my heart for Christ Above did die to Sin erase. At Secret Christmas, we do find a thought in Mercy's grip, "The best of Presents, and so kind begins the lasting trip. 'Twas Hope for which we always pined. 'Twas cry upon each lip. 'Pon greatest Gift, we e'er shall dine, which left the shroud of strips." The greatest Truth we all must know is that the two are joined. This Christmas with its wondrous glow, and Secret Christmas coined. For Christmas with no empty tomb would have no value, rare, but with no Child from a virgin's womb, it's just a cave out there. ----------------------------------------- "The best present of Christmas is opened on Resurrection Sunday." (Secret Christmas) https://secret777christmas.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/secret-christmas-easter-morn... ------------------------------------------------------ “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.” ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/494832-i-will-honour-christmas-in-my-heart-and-... (Outside of The Bible, this is my favorite Christmas quote. JOT) by Jay O'Toole on January 8th, 2021 |
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