Though the fig tree should not blossom,    nor fruit be on the vines,the produce of the olive fail    and the fields yield no food,the flock be cut off from the fold    and there be no herd in the stalls,yet I will rejoice in the Lord;    I will take joy in the God of my salvation. – Habakkuk 3:17-18

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction – Proverbs 1:7

For we stand in need of such a one, as our apostle declares, as (1.) Could make atonement for our sins, or perfectly expiate them; (2.) Purge our consciences from dead works, that we might serve the living God, or sanctify us throughout by his blood; (3.) Procure acceptance with God for us, or purchase eternal redemption; (4.) Administer supplies of the Spirit of grace unto us, to enable us to live unto God in all duties of faith, worship, […]

Though the fig tree should not blossom,    nor fruit be on the vines,the produce of the olive fail    and the fields yield no food,the flock be cut off from the fold    and there be no herd in the stalls,yet I will rejoice in the Lord;    I will take joy in the God of my salvation. – Habakkuk 3:17-18