The doctrines of grace humble man without degrading him and exalt him without inflating him. Charles Hodge More Quotes by Charles Hodge More Quotes From Charles Hodge Prayer is the converse of the soul with God. Therein we manifest or express to Him our reverence, and love for His divine perfection, our gratitude for all His mercies, our penitence for our sins, our hope in His forgiving love, our submission to His authority, our confidence in His care, our desires for His favour, and for the providential and spiritual blessings needed for ourselves and others. Charles Hodge gratitude prayer spiritual The Independent or Congregational theory includes two principles; first, that the governing and executive power in the Church is in the brotherhood; and secondly, that the Church organization is complete in each worshipping assembly, which is independent of every other. Charles Hodge independent organization two Zeal is the chief source, or one of the chief sources of spiritual power. God employs living souls to communicate life. In all ages, men of zeal have produced great results. This qualification, in the absence of others, can accomplish wonders. Charles Hodge soul spiritual men That the apostolic office is temporary, is a plain historical fact. Charles Hodge office historical facts Our second remark is, that the office is of divine appointment, not merely in the sense in which the civil powers are ordained of God, but in the sense that ministers derive their authority from Christ, and not from the people. Charles Hodge office authority god people Our first remark on this subject is that the ministry is an office, and not merely a work. Charles Hodge our first office work