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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 (Philippians 2:13, KJV) https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon    |
The elm tree, soaking, hangs quite low as streaks of lightning let us know. Some thunder grumbles through the night, to say we're small 'neath heavens' might. God whispers still, "'Tis but the rain, and 'lectric shock to balance gain." The stillness reigns 'cause storm has passed. A hush of peace it's wake has cast. Some rumblings in the distance peal, "Salvation in God's Hand is real." I sit to contemplate my time. Each day's a gift still in it's prime. Great sentries stand throughout my yard to gentle wind, now not so hard. These pines are friends I've come to love, like angels, tall, from God Above. Throughout my years of living here they've saved from wrath of windish fear. Now, thank we all this God of Grace, who grants us homes of earthly place to demonstrate the lasting Home we'll see when no more here we roam. With Him, our storms are in the past. Fore'er the wondrous Day will last. by Jay O’Toole on May 3rd, 2021 |
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So beautifully written.
