The presence of the Holy Spirit is the keystone of all our hopes. |
Let those who like society better have it. |
Some respected and beloved brethren insist that the forming and organising of churches is, according to God's will, the only means of finding blessing in the midst of that confusion which is acknowledged to exist. |
To rest satisfied with existing evils, as if we could do nothing, is not obedience; but neither is it obedience to imitate the actions of the apostles. |
I had always owned them to be the Word of God... the careful reading of the Acts afforded me a practical picture of the early church; which made me feel deeply the contrast with its actual present state; though still, as ever beloved by God. |
If real churches exist, such persons are not called on to make them. |
God is sufficient in all ages for His church. |
I can say, Christ has been my only object; thank God, my righteousness too... Hold fast to Christ. |
Christ preferred the poor; ever since I have been converted so have I. |