Whoever brings an affliction, it is God who sends it. Thomas Watson More Quotes by Thomas Watson More Quotes From Thomas Watson Christ went more willingly to the cross than we do to the throne of grace. Thomas Watson gracechristianjesus God sweetens outward pain with inward peace. Thomas Watson inwardpainreligious Eternity to the godly is a day that has no sunset; eternity to the wicked is a night that has no sunrise. Thomas Watson sunsetgodlynight It is absurd to think that anything in us could have the least influence upon our election. Some say that God did foresee that such persons would believe, and therefore did choose them; so they would make the business of salvation to depend upon something in us. Whereas God does not choose us FOR faith, but TO faith. "He hath chosen us, that we should be holy" (Eph. 1:4), not because we would be holy, but that we might be holy. We are elected to boldness, not for it. Thomas Watson doebelievethinking When God calls a man, He does not repent of it. God does not, as many friends do, love one day, and hate another; or as princes, who make their subjects favourites, and afterwards throw theminto prison. This is the blessedness of a saint; his condition admits of no alteration. God's call is founded upon His decree, and His decree is immutable. Acts of grace cannot be reversed.God blots out His people's sins, but not their names. Thomas Watson hateblessingchristian Sin has the devil for its father, shame for its companion, and death for its wages. Thomas Watson devilwagesfather First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it. Thomas Watson sinpracticefirsts A weak faith can lay hold on a strong Christ. Thomas Watson strongweakchrist Knowledge without repentance will be but a torch to light men to hell. Thomas Watson torcheslightmen Praising God is one of the highest and purest acts of religion. In prayer we act like men; in praise we act like angels. Thomas Watson angelprayermen A man's greatest care should be for that place where he lives longest; therefore eternity should be his scope. Thomas Watson blessingchristianmen The torments of hell abide for ever.... If all the earth and sea were sand, and every thousandth year a bird should come, and take away one grain of this sand, it would be a long time ere that vast heap of sand were emptied; yet, if after all that time the damned may come out of hell, there were some hope; but this word EVER breaks the heart. Thomas Watson blessingchristianheart This crown of free will is fallen from our head" and "If it be God's purpose that saves then it is not free will. Thomas Watson free-willcrownspurpose Satan's time of tempting is usually after an ordinance; and the reason is, because then he thinks he shall find us most secure. When we have been at solemn duties, we are apt to think all is done, and we grow remiss, and leave off that zeal and strictness as before; just as a soldier, who after a battle leaves off his armour, not once dreaming, of an enemy. Satan watches his time, and when we least suspect, then he throws in a temptation. Thomas Watson prayerdreamthinking How soon are we broken on the soft pillow of ease! Adam in paradise was overcome, when Job on the dunghill was a conqueror. Thomas Watson brokenovercomingjobs The angel fetched Peter out of prison, but it was prayer that fetched the angel. Thomas Watson prisonangelprayer How many souls have been blown into hell with the wind of popular applause? Thomas Watson hellsoulwind Christ heals with more ease than any other. Christ makes the devil go out with a word (Mark 9:25). Nay, he can cure with a look: Christ's look melted Peter into repentance; it was a healing look. If Christ doth but cast a look upon the soul he can recover it. Therefore David prays to have a look from God, 'Look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me' (Psalm 119:132). Thomas Watson devilsoulhealing [Concerning the Word preached:] Do we prize it in our judgments? Do we receive in into our hearts? Do we fear the loss of the Word preached more than the loss of peace and trade? Is it the removal of the ark that troubles us? Again, do we attend to the Word with reverential devotion? When the judge is giving the charge on the bench, all attend. When the Word is preached, the great God is giving us his charge. Do we listen to it as to a matter of life and death? This is a good sign that we love the Word. Thomas Watson life-and-deathlossheart Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet. Thomas Watson bittersinsweet
