Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 1953

Thursday, January 1, 1953

"O God, never suffer us to think that we can stand by ourselves, and not need Thee."
— John Donne

More Quotemeal

"The most valuable thing the Psalms do for me is to express the same delight in God which made David dance."
C. S. Lewis
"The church of Christ has been founded by shedding its own blood, not that of others; by enduring outrage, not by inflicting it."
Jerome
"Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."
"To holy people the very name of Jesus is a name to feed upon, a name to transport. His name can raise the dead and transfigure and beautify the living."

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Illustration of John Donne — "O God, never suffer us to think that we can stand by ourselves, and not need Thee."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 1, 1953

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, who hears our prayers, May all of your people pray earnestly for each other, and especially for your ministers, that your word may speed..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard [that the priests of Zeus were about to offer sacrifices to them], they tore their clothing in dismay....."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Jesus told [Martha], "Your brother will rise again." "Yes," Martha said, "he will rise when everyone else rises, at the last day.""

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