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We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life.
There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .
― Charles Spurgeon


Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.
― C. H. Spurgeon


Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.
― Charles Haddon Spurgeon


If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.
― Charles Spurgeon


A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.
― Charles Spurgeon


Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.
― Charles Spurgeon


When your will is God's will, you will have your will.
― Charles Spurgeon


https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon

(Philippians 2:13, KJV)

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March 28, 2025 at 5:06pm
March 28, 2025 at 5:06pm
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I've heard it said some time ago,
"You didn't really lose your friend,
if you know where, that he did go.
"
Yet, how can I my heart now mend?

But I've lost a part of me these days,
beyond the farthest star he's gone.
What pain he's known in a far-off gaze,
but now he lives the lasting dawn.

The joy-filled man with a mighty smile
would work until all light had fled.
Returning home to rest awhile,
he'd sup with loves as The Word was read.

My words are small to honor one,
who had such a love for God.
He'd shun the praise we lavish on
him. "Always Christ, we ought to laud."

We thank You, Lord, that Doy's now whole,
and hopeful in Your Loving Grace.
The bells for him do present toll,
but joyful, he now sees Your Face.


by Jay O’Toole
on March 28th, 2025


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