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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) |
"Oh, wait, I say, upon the Lord. He gives thee courage rare. Great strength of heart by His own Word. Just wait, (and throw your care.)" Psalm 27:14 gives the antidote for fear. The heart, that always waits and lives, will see the way most clear. But in the days of waiting know, The Lord, while by your side may let some challenges to flow to test you to abide. The faith, which will yet show betimes, remaining until late can lead to the path of the uphill climb, where Honor calls you great. To be a pillar holds such weight as the builder knows to load, and waiting stands beyond the date, that hopeful hearts sing odes. The Name of God has Glory great. His servants rest within. He'll never load upon each plate more than the strength to win. Just wait, dear soul, the Lord will come to snatch to safety's tow'r. His timing seems quite slow to some, but He's always on the hour. by Jay O'Toole on April 22nd, 2020 |