Tying God’s Truth In Knots
Thomas Watson: “Some ministers love to soar aloft, like the eagle, and fly above the people’s capacities, endeavoring rather to … Continue reading Tying God’s Truth In Knots
Thomas Watson On Forgiving
Thomas Watson writes: “The prophet Elisha feasted his enemies: he prepared a table for those who would have prepared his … Continue reading Thomas Watson On Forgiving
Union in Fundamentals and Affections
Puritan heretic Thomas Watson writes: “We love a saint, though he has many personal failings. There is no perfection here … Continue reading Union in Fundamentals and Affections
Dabney On Brevity
From Dabney’s Sacred Rhetoric (has also been published as Evangelical Eloquence): “… every superfluous word taxes the mind with an … Continue reading Dabney On Brevity
Prosper Defending Augustine
According to Owen Thomas, Prosper of Aquitaine wrote in the beginning of the 5th century and was a follower and … Continue reading Prosper Defending Augustine
Do Not Be Anxious
It’s pretty easy to say “Don’t be anxious about your life, about your food, about your clothing” in times of … Continue reading Do Not Be Anxious
Plumer on the effect of stage-plays
For historical interest’s sake: “And will not every American heed the following testimony? In Congress, October 12th, 1778: “Whereas, true … Continue reading Plumer on the effect of stage-plays
House Of Lechery, Circus Of Fury
The epithet House of Lechery is applicable to refraining from breaking the 7th commandment by watching sexual lewdness on the … Continue reading House Of Lechery, Circus Of Fury
Silver Chapel Of Whoredom
I found this article on the internet quite some time ago. My posting this does not imply full endorsement of … Continue reading Silver Chapel Of Whoredom
Burden Of Proof
An excerpt from R.L. Dabney’s Sacred Rhetoric (Or A Course of Lectures on Preaching): 5. Determine correctly on which side … Continue reading Burden Of Proof
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