When those that have been earnestly seeking Christ come to find him, [they] have reason to rejoice with exceeding great joy. Before Christ is found, there is nothing that is truly lovely that is ever found or seen. Those things that they had been conversant with […]
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. —Philippians 1:21 Will every true Christian live to Christ? Then this doctrine gives everyone occasion to examine and try themselves, whether they be true Christians or not. We may be assured by our text […]
It is surely a great point of wisdom for any man to shun and avoid, if he can, troubles and afflictions, and it [is] also certain that it is as great a part of wisdom for a man, if he can, to get into such a […]
They certainly are the wisest men that do those things that make most for their happiness. This in effect is acknowledged by all men in the world, for there is no man upon earth but what is earnestly seeking after happiness, and it appears abundantly by […]
Never more make such objections as these: If I leave off the ways of sin and enter upon the service of God and become religious, then I must be tied up to strictness and preciseness, must bid adieu to liberty, must see no more good days, […]