It is the duty of the faithful to “present their bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God;” and that in this consists the legitimate worship of him. Hence is deduced an argument for exhorting them: “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed […]
There is no other method of living piously and justly, than that of depending upon God. Commentary on the First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 1:444. John Calvin
How does one exercise the grace of hope rightly? You must look well to your faith, that that may prosper, for as your faith is, such your hope will be. Hope is never ill when faith is well; nor strong if faith be weak. Wherefore Paul […]
A summer’s sun, even when beclouded, yields more comfort and warmth to the earth than winter’s sun that shines brightest. The comforts of the Spirit at their lowest, are far superior to the joys of the world at their highest pitch. When saints are mourning, their […]
The great work of prayer is to lift up the heart to God To withdraw the heart from all created things which we see and feel here below, that we may converse with God in heaven: “Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that […]