Meekness and Quietness of Spirit Quotes

“We are then followers of God”
― Matthew Henry, Meekness and Quietness of Spirit

“Meekness preserves the mind from being ruffled and discomposed, and the spirit from being unhinged by the vanities and vexations of this lower world. It stills the noise of the sea, the noise of her waves, and the tumult of the soul; it permits not the passions to crowd out in a disorderly manner, like a confused ungoverned rabble; but draws them out like the trained-bands, rank and file, every one in his own order, ready to march, to charge, to fire, to retreat, as wisdom and grace give the word of command.”
― Matthew Henry, Meekness and Quietness of Spirit

“The power of men’s laws may bind a man to good behavior, but it is only the power of God’s grace that will renew a right spirit within him (Ps. 51:10). It is this that”
― Matthew Henry, Meekness and Quietness of Spirit