A Puritan at Heart

Daily quote from the puritans

Concern for dying sinners souls

If that God that made, and will shortly judge you; if the Redeemer that shed his valuable blood, and now offers you the purchases and benefits of it; if you have any love to, or care of your own souls, which are of more worth than the whole world; if you have any value for Heaven, or dread of hell, then for God’s sake, for Christ’s sake, for your precious soul’s sake, trifle with Heaven and Hell no longer, but be in earnest to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Could I think of any other motives to secure your souls from danger, I would surely use them. Could I reach your hearts effectually, I would deeply impress this great concern upon them; but I can neither do God’s part nor yours; it is some ease to me, I have in sincerity (though with much imperfection and feebleness) done part of my own; the Lord prosper it by the Blessing of His Spirit on the Hearts of them that read it. Amen. [John Flavel]

July 29, 2007 Posted by Deejay | John Flavel | | No Comments