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In the blink of an eye

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“I called upon thy name, O Lord, out of the low dungeon. Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry. Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not. (Lamentations 3:55–57) “And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; And while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” (Isaiah 65:24) “For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day … Continue reading In the blink of an eye

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Our Saviour

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But our Saviour surpasses all human nature. He is so lovely, as to be alone loved by us, whose hearts are set on the true beauty, for “He was the true light.” He is shown to be a King, as such hailed by unsophisticated children and by the unbelieving and ignorant Jews, and heralded by the prophets. So rich is He, that He despised the whole earth, and the gold above and beneath it, with all glory, when given to Him by the adversary. What need is there to say that He is the only High Priest, who alone possesses … Continue reading Our Saviour

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Who then can be saved?

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“Salvation is of the Lord.” – Jonah “It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.” – Jeremiah in lamenting “Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: My God will hear me.” – Micah “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” – Luke “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments … Continue reading Who then can be saved?