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Quote by Thomas Watson

“First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it.”

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Thomas Watson (1620-1686), a renowned British author, is known for his profound humanistic concerns and unique literary style, which has had a profound impact on British literature. more

“Christ heals with more ease than any other. Christ makes the devil go out with a word (Mark 9:25). Nay, he can cure with a look: Christ's look melted Peter into repentance; it was a healing look. If Christ doth but cast a look upon the soul he can recover it. Therefore David prays to have a look from God, 'Look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me' (Psalm 119:132).”

Ifs Looks Soul Christ Healing Christianity Praying Devil Mark Casts Heal Cures Ease Look Up Repentance Peter Merciful Psalms

Book:Extracts from the Writings of Thomas Watson

Source: Extracts from the Writings of Thomas Watson

“Our murmuring is the devil's music.”

Christianity Devil Murmuring

Book:The Art of Divine Contentement

Source: The Art of Divine Contentement

“The bible knows nothing of solitary religion.”

Knows Church Christianity Solitary

Book:The Heart of John Wesley's Journal

Source: The Heart of John Wesley's Journal

“Though we as Christians are like Christ, having the first fruits of the spirit, yet we are unlike him, having the remainders of the flesh.”

Firsts Christian Spirit Faith Christ Christianity Fruit Flesh Christian Life Fruits Of The Spirit

Book:A Body of Practical Divinity Consisting of Above One Hundred and Seventy-six Sermons on the Shorter Catechism Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines at Westminster: With a Supplement of Some Sermons on Several Texts of Scripture Together with the Art of Divine Contentment ; to which is Added, Christ's Various Fulness

Source: A Body of Practical Divinity Consisting of Above One Hundred and Seventy-six Sermons on the Shorter Catechism Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines at Westminster: With a Supplement of Some Sermons on Several Texts of Scripture Together with the Art of Divine Contentment ; to which is Added, Christ's Various Fulness

“One of the worst things sin did for man was to make him selfish, for selfishness cannot love.”

Men Religion Sin Worst Selfish Selfishness Worst Things

Author:Andy Murray

“But before any great things are accomplished, a memorable change must be made in the system of Education and knowledge must become so general as to raise the lower ranks of Society nearer to the higher. The Education of a Nation, instead of being confined to a few schools & Universities, for the instruction of the few, must become the National Care and expence, for the information of the Many.”