“It shall greatly help ye to understand the Scriptures if thou mark not only what is spoken or written, but of whom and to whom, with what words, at what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what goeth before and what followeth after. ” ― Miles Coverdale
The Scriptures represent the Holy Spirit, not only as moving, and occasionally influencing, the saints, but as dwelling in them as his temple, his proper abode, and everlasting dwelling-place. -Jonathan Edwards.
The readiness of the English to apologise for something they haven't done is remarkable, and it is matched by an unwillingness to apologise for what they have done. - Henry Hitchings, Sorry!: The English and Their Manners, 2013
I challenge anybody in their darkest moment to write what they're grateful for, even stupid little things like green grass or a friendly conversation with somebody on the elevator. You start to realize how rich you are. -Jim Carrey (1962- )_Reader's Digest_ [November 2003], "Quotable Quotes"
Baptism and the Supper make the gospel see-able, touchable, taste-able. The Word leads us to Christ by the ear; the sacraments by the eye. They don’t give us a better Christ; they help us get Christ better - Robert Bruce
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