A Dull Jade

"He that comes to Christ cannot, it is true, always get on as fast as he would. Poor coming soul, thou art like the man that would ride full gallop whose horse will hardly trot. Now the desire of his mind is not to be judged of by the slow pace of the dull jade he rides on, but by the hitching and kicking and spurring as he sits on his back. Thy flesh is like this dull jade, it will not gallop after Christ, it will be backward though thy soul and heaven lie at stake." -John Bunyan-

12.22.2008

The Whole Effulgence

I could write Charles Bridges quotes all day. If you haven't read The Christian Ministry, please do. It is a joy. He has the flavor of the Puritans, but like Ryle is readable and markedly devotional. And to help you down this trail, here is his opening sentence:

"The Church is the mirror, that reflects the whole effulgence of the Divine character."

A Dull Jade

12.22.2008

The Whole Effulgence

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