Category Archives: Religious Affections
“An earnest beggar for grace” by Jonathan Edwards
“The more persons have of holy affections, the more they have of that spiritual taste whereby they perceive the excellency, and relish the divine sweetness, of holiness. And the more grace they have, while in this state of imperfection, the … Continue reading
“Religious Affections” by Jonathan Edwards
“God has given to mankind affections, for the same purpose which he has given all the faculties and principles of the human soul for, that they might be subservient to man’s chief end, and the great business for which God … Continue reading
“The Father’s love” by John Owen
“Assure yourself, there is nothing more acceptable unto the Father than for us to keep up our hearts unto Him as the eternal fountain of all that rich grace which flows out to sinners in the blood of Jesus. This … Continue reading
“Tears of gladness” by Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430)
“The days were all too short, for I was lost in wonder and joy, meditating upon Your far-reaching providence for the salvation of the human race. The tears flowed from me when I heard Your hymns and canticles, for the … Continue reading
“As high as I possibly can” by Jonathan Edwards
“I should think myself in the way of my duty, to raise the affections of my hearers as high as I possibly can, provided they are affected with nothing but truth, and with affections that are not disagreeable to the … Continue reading
