If you have indeed been so highly distinguished, should you not โlive no longer to yourselves, but altogether unto Him who died for you and rose again?โ Should any thing short of absolute perfection satisfy you? Should you not labour to โstand perfect and complete in all the will of God?โ
Charles SimeonWe shall do well ever to remember, that Christianity is not a mere speculative theory, that is to inform the mind; but a great practical lesson, to renew the heart, and to bring us back to the state from whence we are fallen.
Charles SimeonThe tender heart, the broken and contrite spirit, are to me far above all the joys that I could ever hope for in this vale of tears.
Charles SimeonOur holiness is an effect, not a cause; so long as our eyes are on our own personal whiteness as an end in itself, the thing breaks down.
Charles SimeonYou often feel that your prayers scarcely reach the ceiling; but, oh, get into this humble spirit by considering how good the Lord is, and how evil you all are, and then prayer will mount on wings of faith to heaven.
Charles SimeonIf you have indeed been so highly distinguished, should you not โlive no longer to yourselves, but altogether unto Him who died for you and rose again?โ Should any thing short of absolute perfection satisfy you? Should you not labour to โstand perfect and complete in all the will of God?โ
Charles Simeon