158 Sermons on Psalm 119 Quotes

“Well, then, when the whole heart is engaged in this work, when we do not only study to know God, but make it our work to enjoy him, to rest in him as our all-sufficient portion, though there will be many defects, yet then are we said to seek him with the whole heart.”
― Thomas Manton, 158 Sermons on Psalm 119

“To press you to walk according to this rule, if you would be blessed. To this end let me press you to take the law of God for your rule, the Spirit of God for your guide, the promises for your encouragement, and the glory of God for your end.”
― Thomas Manton, 158 Sermons on Psalm 119

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― Thomas Manton, 158 Sermons on Psalm 119

“Wait for the light and power of the Spirit to incline and draw thy heart to God. Many times we are doctrinally right in point of blessedness, but not practically; we content ourselves with the mere notion, but are not brought under the power of these truths; that is the work of the Spirit.”
― Thomas Manton, 158 Sermons on Psalm 119