Quotes by topic
The lines these writers are remembered for, gathered by theme — prayer, faith, grace, the Holy Spirit and more. Each one traced to the exact book, chapter and paragraph it comes from, and linked to the full work.
- Prayer 81 The classic writers on the life of prayer — the secret place, persevering intercession, and prayer that prevails.
- Faith 84 Lines on believing God — resting on his promises, and walking by faith and not by sight.
- Grace 39 The free favour of God to the undeserving — grace to save, and grace to keep.
- The Holy Spirit 13 The Spirit's indwelling, filling and power — the promised presence for the Christian life.
- The Love of God 70 The love that sought us first, and the love it kindles in return.
- Humility 13 The lowliness that makes room for grace — dying to self, and taking the lowest place.
- Suffering & Trials 14 Comfort and counsel for the hard road — affliction, sorrow, and the glory it works.
- Holiness 24 The pursuit of a clean heart and a set-apart life — sanctification, and the beauty of holiness.
- The Cross of Christ 15 The atoning death of Jesus — the blood that cleanses, and the glory of the cross.
- Trusting God 28 Resting in the providence and faithfulness of God when the way is dark.
- Joy 22 The gladness that is not built on circumstances — joy in the Lord, and the joy set before us.
- Hope 8 The anchor of the soul — hope that does not disappoint, and looks beyond the grave.
- Peace 17 Peace with God, and the peace of God — the quiet mind stayed on him.
- The Word of God 12 The Bible as lamp and food — reading, loving and living by the Word.
- Salvation & the Gospel 36 The good news of Christ crucified and risen — saved by grace through faith, the gift of God.
- Heaven & Eternity 24 The hope of glory — the Father's house, the life to come, and living in view of eternity.
- Surrender & Obedience 27 The consecrated life — presenting ourselves to God, and following where he leads.
- Sin & Temptation 34 Honest words on the sin that entangles, and the God who is faithful in the hour of temptation.
- Contentment 9 The rare and learned art of being content — godliness with contentment is great gain.