171 Quotes by Samuel Rutherford

There is nothing that will make you a Christian indeed, but a taste of the sweetness of Christ.

There is nothing left to us but to see how we may be approved of Him, and how we may roll the weight of our weak souls in well-doing upon Him, who is God omnipotent.

It is certain that this is not only good which the Almighty has done, but that it is best; He hath reckoned all your steps to heaven.

Take Christ in with you under your yoke, and let patience have her perfect work.

You must take a house beside the Physician. It will be a miracle if ye be the first sick that Christ hath put away uncured.

It is the Lord's kindness that he will take the scum off us in the fire. Who know how needful winnowing is to us and what dross we have before we enter the kingdom of God? So narrow is the entry to heaven that our knots, lumps of pride, self-love, idol-love, and world-love must be hammered off us, that we may stoop low and creep through into that narrow entry.

I urge you a nearer communion with Christ, and a growing communion. There are curtains to be opened in Christ that we have never seen before... Therefore dig deep, and sweat, and labor. Take pains for Him, and set aside as much time as you can in each day for Him.

The devil is but a whetstone to sharpen the faith and patience of the saints.-

I assure you by the Lord, your adversaries shall get no advantage against you, except you sin, and offend your Lord, in your sufferings.