“Esau’s Repentance”  “When he [Esau] afterward, desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, (for he found no place of repentance), though he sought it diligently with tears.” –  Hebrews 12:17 R.V. Esau cried, not for his sin of selling his birthright, but for his loss in missing the blessing – John Trapp Sin may … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 04 January

“Personal Accountability”  “But every one shall die for his own iniquity..” Jer 31:30a “…The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son:…” Ezek 18:20 One bird cannot fly to heaven with another bird’s wings – Thomas Adams He that goeth to church by an … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 03 Jan

“SILENCE” Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding – – Psalm 17:28 Either keep silence, or speak that which is better than silence – John Trapp A man may wrong another as well by silence as by slander – … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – January 2nd

“CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE” We must not heed what others did who came before us, but what Christ did who was before all. – – Thomas Fuller Christ is the scope of the scripture – – Richard Sibbes Christ is the native subject from which all preaching should run – – James Durham Taken from: The Puritans … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY January 1st