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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)    |
What human can be perfect? None, but Jesus Christ, the Lord. How is the Victory finally won? In Merits, He affords. Is one mistake the cause to throw up hands, and hang the head? In Christ is safety, that we know, this One, Who rose from the dead. What chance hath one of Adam's sons to lift off of this dirt? Can he find Grace in "victories" won to lasting Hell avert? Can he find Grace in doing things, that clearly need be done? The Gospel Truth in songs he sings 'til lost souls there be none? Oh, fearsome words, "Depart from me" in The Sermon on the Mount. No good deeds can our souls, yet free, this flimsy, small redoubt. Take heart, Old Soldier, striped by sin in daily harsh assault. The victory's yours for Christ did win, your punishment to halt. "For all the sufferings of this day are worthy not, I trow compared" to what God's word doth say, "is glory, that we'll know." (Romans 8:18, KJV) "I get knocked down, but I get up, again," yet not by my own try. What worldly words of self-made sin, that I can get me by. The falling down and getting up hath strength from sources two. The self in pride hath much to sup, but in Christ it's not of you. "All things in Christ are made to last. He keeps things bonded true." All sins of life, from first to last He's paid to make us new. (Colossians 1:16-17, KJV) --------------------------------------------- The reference to Chumbawumba's 1997 song, "Tubthumping" is intended to contrast worldly tenacity with reliance on Jesus Christ, the Lord. The first has a short shelf-life. The second is eternal. https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Chumbawamba/Tubthumping-Radio-Edit --------------------------------------------- by Jay O’Toole on October 23rd, 2025    |
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