We often learn more of God under the rod that strikes us than under the staff that comforts us.
Stephen CharnockAll worship is shot wrong that is not directed to, and conducted by, the thoughts of the power of God, whose assistance we need.
Stephen CharnockSin endeavors to subject the blessed God to the humor and lust of every person in the world
Stephen CharnockHad it been published by a voice from heaven, that twelve poor men, taken out of boats and creeks, without any help of learning, should conquer the world to the cross, it might have been thought an illusion against all reason of men; yet we know it was undertaken and accomplished by them.
Stephen Charnock