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You hit the nail on the head with your ending, "I will have to mull this little volume over further, perhaps in a moment of greater receptivity." That is so true. Mull over it if you are on the mission field, in a trying time or when you hit the change of life (lol!). This scripture comes to mind when I think of his mention of our sufferings," And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4. Still, I am so glad you found some gems :)
"Remember that it is not hasty reading, but serious meditation on holy and heavenly truths, that makes them prove sweet and profitable to the soul. It is not the mere touching of the flower by the bee that gathers honey, but her abiding for a time on the flower that draws out the sweet. It is not he that reads most, but he that meditates most, that will prove to be the choicest, sweetest, wisest and strongest Christian." (Thomas Brooks)
Ran across this quote as I was doing some of my own research on an unrelated topic which I am currently mulling over. Thought you might appreciate it. Never heard of Mr. Brooks before or read anything by him, but I concur with his approach and am trying to cultivate it in myself.
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Jul 30, 2012 08:54AM
You hit the nail on the head with your ending, "I will have to mull this little volume over further, perhaps in a moment of greater receptivity." That is so true. Mull over it if you are on the mission field, in a trying time or when you hit the change of life (lol!). This scripture comes to mind when I think of his mention of our sufferings," And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4. Still, I am so glad you found some gems :)
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"Remember that it is not hasty reading, but serious meditation on holy and heavenly truths, that makes them prove sweet and profitable to the soul. It is not the mere touching of the flower by the bee that gathers honey, but her abiding for a time on the flower that draws out the sweet. It is not he that reads most, but he that meditates most, that will prove to be the choicest, sweetest, wisest and strongest Christian." (Thomas Brooks)Ran across this quote as I was doing some of my own research on an unrelated topic which I am currently mulling over. Thought you might appreciate it. Never heard of Mr. Brooks before or read anything by him, but I concur with his approach and am trying to cultivate it in myself.
