This depression comes over me whenever the Lord is preparing a larger blessing for my ministry; the cloud is black before it breaks, and overshadows before it yields its deluge of mercy. Depression has now become to me as a prophet in rough clothing, a John the Baptist, heralding the nearer coming of my Lord's richer benison
Charles SpurgeonBetween here and heaven, every minute that the Christian lives will be a minute of grace.
Charles SpurgeonPatience is a grace as difficult as it is necessary, and as hard to come by as it is precious when it is gained.
Charles SpurgeonI believe that very much of current Arminianism is simply ignorance of gospel doctrine; and if people began to study their Bibles, and to take the Word of God as they find it, they must inevitably, if believers, rise up to rejoice in the doctrines of grace.
Charles Spurgeon