Category Archives: John Owen
“Never-failing compassion” by John Owen
“There is mercy and never-failing compassion in God, so that though my own present condition be full of darkness, and I see no deliverance, yet I purpose still to abide waiting on Him. Who knows what those infinite stores and treasures … Continue reading
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“Worship in the church” by Peter Toon
“Worship in the church was centred on the Word of God and on free prayer. This was possible because the Book of Common Prayer had been set aside in 1644 by Parliament and the Directory for Public Worship brought in … Continue reading
“None but Christ” by John Owen
“To have all the clouds and darkness that are raised by sin between us and the throne of God dispelled; to have the fire, and storms, and tempests, that are kindled and stirred up about Him by the law removed; … Continue reading
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“In my dying hour” by John Owen
“Dear Sir, Although I am not able to write one word myself, yet I am very desirous to speak one more word to you in this world, and do it by the hand of my wife. The continuance of your … Continue reading
“Did you love Him first?” by John Owen
“Consider the infinite condescension and love of Christ, in His invitations and calls of you to come unto Him for life, deliverance, mercy, grace, peace, and eternal salvation. Multitudes of these invitations and calls are recorded in the Scripture, and … Continue reading
“The glory of the whole blessed Trinity” by John Owen
“When God designed the great and glorious work of recovering fallen man and the saving of sinners, to the praise of the glory of His grace, He appointed, in His infinite wisdom, two great means thereof. The one was the … Continue reading
“Store up gospel provisions” by John Owen
“Be sure to lay provision in store against the approaching of any temptation. This also belongs to our watchfulness over our hearts. You will say, ‘What provision is intended, and where is it to be laid up?’ Our hearts, as … Continue reading
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