Quotes Worth quoting
The Papacy is not other than the Ghost of the deceased Roman Empire, sitting crowned upon the grave thereof. –Thomas Hobbes
Preach not because you have to say something, but because you have something to say.
–Richard Whately
By a landslide majority vote of 340-12, the Church of England Synod at York decided to pledge itself to Inter-Church proposals for a new ecumenical council to replace the British Council of Churches in September, 1990.
–Church Times, WPU
Teach me, my God and King
In all things Thee to see,
And what I do in any thing
To do it as for Thee.
–George Herbert
“Lightning seems to strike crucifixes and medallions around people’s necks and often leaves a burn in the shape of the medal,” said Dr. Elsom (of the Tornado and Storm Research Organization). “St. Christopher may not always be a help.”
–Daily Mail, WPU
John Hinckley regards Jews as “the cause of most of the world’s problems.” In a series of letters to a woman imprisoned in Oakdale, Iowa, Hinckley called Hitler a “prophet” and said, “I am his successor.” He also said he had a theory that the Jews “are all antichrists.” Hinckley is serving time in prison for his attack on former President Ronald Reagan.
–The Chattanooga Times (IBJM)
Revelation 17:18 describes the great Harlot as “that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.” In the same chapter, we are told this city sits on seven mountains (Rome). Soon, the Polish government will discover that when the pope plays, it’s time to dance. –Battle Cry (Chick Pubs.)
The New Testament is the very best book that ever was or ever will be known in the world.
–Charles Dickens
Our Lord died an apparent failure, discredited by the leaders of established religion, rejected by society, and forsaken by his friends. It took the Resurrection to demonstrate how gloriously Christ had triumphed.
–A. W. Tozer
I go out to preach with two propositions in mind. First, everyone ought to give his life to Christ. Second, whether or not anyone gives Him his life, I will give Him mine.
–Jonathan Edwards
That book accounts for the supremacy of England.
–Queen Victori
That book, sir, is the rock on which our republic rests.
–Andrew Jckson
Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great as the knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. –Charles Spurgeon
I hope the last day will not be long delayed. The darkness grows thicker around us, and godly servants of the Most High become rarer and more rare. Impiety and licentiousness are rampant throughout the world, and we live like pigs, like wild beasts, devoid of all reason.
But a voice will soon be heard thundering forth: “Behold, the bridegroom cometh!” God will not be able to bear this wicked world much longer, but will come, with the dreadful day, and chastise the scorners of His word.
–Martin Luther
None can believe how powerful prayer is, and what it is able to effect, but those who have learned it by experience.
–Martin Luther
The nature of men and women–their essential nature–is so vile and despicable that if you were to portray a person as he really is, no one would believe you.
–W. Somerset Maugham
SAYINGS
When I have any money, I get rid of it as quickly as possible, lest it find a way into my heart.
–John Wesley
All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of confirming more and more strongly the truths contained in the Sacred Scripture.
–Sir William Herschel
The Bible and the Bible only is the religion of the Protestants.
–William Chillingworth (1602-44)
Religion would not have man enemies, if it were not any enemy to their vices. –Massillon
All Things in Christ
We have things in Christ, and Christ is all things in us. If we are sick, He is a physician; if we fear death, He is life; if in darkness, He is light; if in want, He is abundance; if hungry, He is food; if thirsty, He is drink, if miserable, He is mercy; if covetous of Heaven, He is the way.
–Ambrose
Anglican Paganism
“Lighting a candle, blessings to the dead, secret Icons, are ways of keeping faith alive”, says the Anglican Bishop of Stepney.
–Radio 4 (WPU)
Admiral Sir Julian Oswald, a Roman Catholic, has been appointed the First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty the Queen {Elizabeth II of England}.
–Catholic Herald, WPU