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The doctrine of Christ crucified is the strength of a Minister. I, for one, would not be without it for all the world.

J. C. Ryle

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J. C. Ryle
Age: 84 †
Born: 1816
Born: May 10
Died: 1900
Died: June 10
Anglican Priest
Bishop Of Liverpool
Cricketer
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Macclesfield
Cheshire
J. C. Ryle
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Without the blessing of the Lord, your best endeavors will do no good. He has the hearts of all men in His hands, and except He touch the hearts of your children by His Spirit, you will weary yourself to no purpose. Water, therefore, the seed you sow on their minds with unceasing prayer.
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If you train your children to anything, train them, at least, to a habit of prayer.
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A man may just as soon read the Scripture without eyes, as understand the spirit of it without grace.
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Nothing is so offensive to Christ as lukewarmness in religion.
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Beware of manufacturing a God of your own: a God who is all mercy, but not just. Such a God is an idol of your own.
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