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and have gained a heaven by the cross.
Stephen Charnock (1628-80)
Until sin be bitter,
Christ will not be sweet.
Thomas Watson (1668)
The cross once seen
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William Cowper (1835)
The tear of repentance is shed by the eye of faith, and faith, as it weeps, stands beneath the cross.
Horatius Bonar? (1880s)
Let them that will, repent, that Christ may do for them.
I believe what Christ hath done for me, that I may repent.
Thomas Boston (1720s)
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in the light of the Spirit,
wastes, weakens and withers
the body of sin.
Ebenezer Erskine (1730s)
If you will remember Christ's love, you will be lifted up from your crookedness, and made straight.
C.H. Spurgeon (1890)
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Spurgeon on a living a Christ centred life.
Every prayer, every sermon, every waking moment, every dream, all of life must be saturated with Christ. Here’s C.H. Spurgeon’s thoughts on preaching and living the Christ-centred life: See to it then, beloved, that you never pray a prayer which … Continue reading
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Tagged C.H. Spurgeon, C.J. Mahaney, Christ, cross centered life, Cross centred life, meditation, Myrrh, Song of Solomon, Song of Songs
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Spurgeon: Feed your kids beside the shepherds’ tents
William Still, the Church of Scotland minister under whose preaching ministry I was converted, had a phrase “pastor, feed the sheep on such truth that men are called to Christ” [The Work of the Pastor]. C.H. Spurgeon uses similar language … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, C.H. Spurgeon, Election, Gilcomston South, Grace, justification, Preaching, Regeneration, Song of Solomon, Song of Songs, William Still
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How can I be spotless and filthy at once?
In his sermon on Song of Songs 1:7-8, C.H Spurgeon writes the clearest explanation of the gospel; that I can feel filthy and know I am spotless at the same time: Song of Solomon 1:7-8 Tell me, O thou whom … Continue reading
Working for Christ in his absence?
I’ve been thinking about crucifixion, mortification and prayer and the route to ministry burnout. This extract from Spurgeon’s sermon on Song of Solomon 1:7-8 “The good shepherdess” is a great encouragement never to lose sweet fellowship with Christ: I know … Continue reading
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Tagged CH Spurgeon, Charles Spurgeon, Ministry Burnout, Song of Solomon, Song of Songs
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Do you preach the real Christ or an abstract and doctrinal one?
In his sermon on Song of Songs 1:7, “Love to Jesus“, Charles Spurgeon challenges Christians to love the real Christ and so the challenge to preachers today is; how do we preach Christ? Is Christ real or abstract and doctrinal? … Continue reading
Has your MP kept a vineyard?
Yesterday ‘s post on art, virtue and knowledge in public speaking applies as much to members of parliament as to ministers in the church. MPs fall when virtue is absent. So here’s some more food for thought for any prospective … Continue reading
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Tagged BNP, british government, C.H. Spurgeon, Conservatives, General Election, Greens, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, MPs, Parliament, Song of Solomon, Song of Songs
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Why Christ’s love is better than wine #2
I was a binge drinker between the ages of 17 and 23, regularly getting wasted for the buzz. I was drawn to Christ at the end of that time and simply stopped drinking. Old friends asked “why don’t you get … Continue reading
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Tagged CH Spurgeon, Christ's love, healing, Joy, Song of Solomon, Song of Songs, strength, wine
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