by Christian Quote of the Day | Nov 18, 2025 | God, Peace
Every rash hand is able to make a wound, or to cast a fire-brand, but it is only the God of peace that is able to heal breaches, and to allay those storms that are in a nation. — William Bates (1625-1699) More quotes by William Bates...
by Christian Quote of the Day | Nov 7, 2023 | Example
Precepts instruct us what things are our duty, but examples assure us that they are possible. They resemble a clear stream wherein we may not only discover our spots but wash them off. When we see men like ourselves, who are united to frail flesh and in the same...
by Christian Quote of the Day | May 17, 2023 | Jesus Christ
Many would depend on Christ’s sacrifice, yet will not submit to his scepter; they would have Christ to pacify their consciences, and the world to please their affections. They would have Christ to die for them, but not to live in them. — William Bates...