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The Essential Illumination of the Holy Spirit

John 3:27; John 14:26; John 16:13-15; Corinthians 2:12-14 A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from Heaven. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you … Continue reading

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What do You Read?

Acts 19:18,19       And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men. GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770): I find by daily experience more … Continue reading

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Be Careful of What you Read

II Kings 4:39,40       And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered therefore of wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew … Continue reading

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The Puritans

Luke 6:44      Every tree is known by his own fruit.  C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Trees are known by their fruit, and books by their effect upon the mind. It is not the elegance of its diction, but the excellence … Continue reading

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Books

Ecclesiastes 12:12        Of making many books there is no end.   WILLIAM S. PLUMER (1802-1880): Books. Some are like shops where only remnants are sold. Nothing is complete. You may find what you need, but there is seldom enough of … Continue reading

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