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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 flower children want their way. It makes no difference what we say. The crime they flog is "different thought." "Agree with us, with what we taught." Returning back to moral ground is what we need, I've always found. Be good to those, who share our Heart, as well to others. There, we start. Though one may tear the leader's speech, while seeking cause his job to impeach, the character of childish souls will always show contrary goals. To give us hope, that we may see the ways our God has made us be, perform our best, restoring whole the nation's soul is a worthy goal. To enter through to days of bliss may cause us to wonder how to do this. Will thoughts be universally taught? Will social place be merit bought? Is unity a possible goal before our hearts from sin are whole? The ways we're moving are filled with hope, but sinful still, can we yet cope? The Prince of Peace will come to reign, throughout the world will favor gain. Before it's true, the worst will be, since Revelation makes us see. The Garden showed us how to live allegiance to the Creator give. Yet, when we fell and broke the world, God's saving banner He unfurled. The worst of times are lived in sin. Each day defeat. We never win. Repenting we can seek the Son. New birth transforms. The victory's won. The best of times will be complete, when newness, wonder, then we greet. We'll know the ways of Christ will soar to fit us for the Evermore. The title of this poem came from this famous quote. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/341391-it-was-the-best-of-times-it-was-the-wors... by Jay O'Toole on February 5th, 2020 |
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