Classic Chrtistian Quotes From Classic Ministers

Classic Christian Quotes From Classic Ministers


The road by which the Spirit leads God's children!

(J.C. Ryle, "Heirs of God")

"As many as are led by the Spirit of God--they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14

All true Christians are under the leading and teaching of a power which is Almighty, though unseen--even the power of the Holy Spirit. They no longer turn to their own way, and walk in the light of their own eyes, and follow their own natural heart's desire. The Spirit leads them. The Spirit guides them. There is a movement in their hearts, lives, and affections, which they feel--though they may not be able to explain; and a movement which is always more or less in the same direction.

They are all led . . .
  away from sin, 
  away from self-righteousness, 
  away from the world!

This is the road by which the Spirit leads God's children. 
Those whom God adopts as His children--He teaches and trains. 
He shows them their own hearts. 
He makes them weary of their own ways. 

They are all led to Christ. 
They are all led to the Bible. 
They are all led to prayer. 
They are all led to holiness. 
This is the beaten path along which the Spirit makes them to travel.
Those whom God adopts--He always sanctifies. 
He makes sin very bitter to them. 
He makes holiness very sweet.

When they are taken into the wilderness, and taught to see their own emptiness--it is the leading of the Spirit. 

It is He who leads them to Mount Sinai, and first shows them the law--that their hearts may be broken. 

It is He who leads them to Mount Calvary, and shows them the cross--that their hearts may be bound up and healed.

It is He who leads them to Mount Pisgah, and gives them distinct views of the promised land--that their hearts may be cheered. 

Each and all of God's children is the subject of these leadings. 
Each and all is led by the right way, to bring him to a city of habitation.

Settle this down in your heart, and do not let it go: the children of God are a people "led by the Spirit of God," and always led more or less in the same way. Their experience will tally wonderfully when they compare notes in Heaven.

"I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths." Proverbs 4:11 

"In your unfailing love You will lead the people You have redeemed.
 In Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling." Exodus 15:13 
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The Christian and Prayer

(Charles Spurgeon)


If any of you should ask me for the epitome of the Christian life, I would say that it is in one word--prayer.

The habit of private prayer, and the constant practice of heart-communion with God--are the surest indicators of the work of the Holy spirit upon the soul.

The more a man loves God and becomes more like Jesus--the more delight he takes in heart communion with God.

All of our libraries and our studies are mere emptiness, compared with our prayer closets.

We grow in Christlikeness, in private prayer.

Prayer is the true gauge of spiritual health

I have now concentrated all my prayers into one--and that one prayer is this: that I may die to self, and live wholly to Him.

He who has the key of prayer can open Heaven! Yes, he has access to the heart of God!

Nothing brings such leanness into a Christian's soul, as lack of prayer.

A prayerless soul, is a Christless soul. Prayer is . . .
  the lisping of the believing infant,
  the shout of the fighting believer,
  the requiem of the dying saint falling asleep in Jesus.

A Christian's vigor, happiness, growth and usefulness--all depend upon prayer.

Prayer is the autograph of the Holy Spirit upon the renewed heart.

Prayer is the indispensable mark of the true child of God.

I would rather teach one man to pray--than ten men to preach!

Nine times out of ten, spiritual declension from God begins in the neglect of private prayer.

Prayer with the heart, is the heart of prayer.

We make more real advance in the divine life in an hour of sincere prayer--than we do in a month of sermon-hearing!