Matthew Simpson quotes - page 2

Mr. Lincoln's elevation shows that in America every station in life may be honorable; that there is no barrier against the humblest; but that merit, wherever it exists, has the opportunity to be known. (Matthew Simpson)
Passing into practical life, illustrations of this fact are found everywhere; the distant, or the unseen, steadies and strengthens us against the rapid whirl of things around us. View quote
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Wherever God's word is circulated, it stirs the hearts of the people, it prepares for public morals. Circulate that word, and you find the tone of morals immediately changed. It is God peaking to man. View quote
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If an honest man is the noblest work of God, then Mr. Lincoln's title to high nobility is clear and unquestioned. View quote
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If this be a happy new year, a year of usefulness, a year in which we shall live to make this earth better, it is because God will direct our pathway. How important, then, to feel our dependence upon Him! View quote
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The temptations to wrong are many; they spring out of a corrupt nature. View quote
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Of history, how little do we know by personal contact; we have lived a few years, seen a few men, witnessed some important events; but what are these in the whole sum of the world's past. View quote
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If you live for fame, men may turn against you. View quote
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Man wants to be reconciled to God; wants to know that the past is forgiven. View quote
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Sanctification is not regeneration. View quote
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