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There is no such way to attain to greater measures of grace, as for a man to live up to that little grace he has.
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)
Though true repentance be never too late, yet late repentance is seldom true.
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)
Prayer crowns God with the honor and glory that are due to his name, and God crowns prayer with assurance and comfort. Usually, the most praying souls are the most assured souls.
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)
Such as have made a considerable improvement of their gifts and graces, have hearts as large as their heads; whereas most men's heads have outgrown their hearts.
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)
Mercy is "Alpha," justice is "Omega."
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)
There is no way under heaven to be interested in Christ, but by believing. He that believeth shall be saved, let his sins, be ever so great; and he that believeth not shall be damned, let his sins be ever so little.
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)
Christians, bear your faithful ministers upon your hearts when you are wrestling with God. They can tell when they want your prayers, and when they enjoy your prayers. Did you pray more for them, they might do more for your internal and eternal good than they do now.
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)
The number of difficulties makes the Christian's conquest the more illustrious. A gracious man should be made up all of fire, overcoming and consuming all opposition, as fire does the stubble. All difficulties should be but whetstones to his fortitude. (pg.50, 1860 edition)
Attributed Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1860)