Matthew Henry
Clergyman
1662-10-18
Quotes by Matthew Henry
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Events are not determined by the wheel of fortune, which is blind, but by the wheels of Providence, which are full of eyes
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The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.
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Men cannot expect to do ill and fare well, but to find that done to them which they did to others.
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Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.
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The fear of God reigning in the heart is the beauty of the soul.
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The fear of God reigning in the heart is the beauty of the soul.
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Events are not determined by the wheel of fortune, which is blind, but by the wheels of Providence, which are full of eyes
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Men cannot expect to do ill and fare well, but to find that done to them which they did to others.
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The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.
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Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.
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After a storm comes a calm.
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They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts.
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Eve was not taken out of Adam's head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him.
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It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with.
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Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness makes goodness much more serviceable.
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Shallows where a lamb could wade and depths where an elephant would drown.
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Hope for the best, get ready for the worst, and then take what God chooses to send.
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Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.
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It was a common saying among the Puritans, Brown bread and the Gospel is good fare.
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Peace is such a precious jewel that I would give anything for it but truth.
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