How to go to church

How to go to church

When once thy foot enters the church, be bare. God is more there, than thou: for thou  art there Only his permission…. Resort to sermons, but prayers the most: Praying’s the end of preaching….   In time of service  seal up both thine eyes, And...
Pray with the most

Pray with the most

Though private prayer be a brave design, Yet public hath more promises, more love: And love’s a weight to hearts, to eyes  a sign. We all are but cold suitors; let us move Where it is warmest. Leave thy six and seven; Pray with the  most: for where most pray, is...
This book of stars lights to eternal bliss

This book of stars lights to eternal bliss

Oh that I knew how all thy lights combine, And the configurations of their glory! Seeing not only how each verse doth shine, But all the constellations of the story….   Such are thy secrets, which my life makes good, And comments on thee: for in every thing...
‘Foolish soul who sinned today’

‘Foolish soul who sinned today’

Canst be idle? Canst thou play, Foolish soul who sinned today?   Hast thou tears, or hast thou none? If poor soul, thou hast no tears, Would thou hadst no faults or fears!   Who in heart not ever kneels, Neither sin nor Saviour feels.   George Herbert...
‘His Eye to Watch’

‘His Eye to Watch’

I bind unto myself today The power of God to hold and lead, His eye to watch, his might to stay, His ear to hearken to my need, The wisdom of my God to teach, His hand to guide, his shield to ward, The word of God to give me speech, His heavenly host to by my guard....