IV. Let us: watch over our deceitful hearts, thoughts, and affections, that we may not suffer them to wander thoughtlessly and at liberty to the creature

September 29, 2018

Adrien Moreau. *Contemplation on the Riverbank.*

but continue near to God, yea, cleave unto him with our affections, desires, and inclinations. Let us also watch over our senses, our ears, eyes, mouth, and tongue. They are the port-holes, into which sin, confusion, and a thousand temptations will enter, if we open them too frequently, needlessly, and imprudently. Finally, let us also watch over our corrupt natures, that we may never give way to them, nor follow their will.

Gerhard Tersteegen

I. Let us: love, and esteem, and use the Holy Scriptures, or the Bible, according to the state and circumstances of our souls.

It is undeniably the best and most divine book in the world, and a revelation or expression of the will…

VII. Let us: seek, in serenity of mind, to be very faithful and attentive to the inward teachings and admonitions of the Spirit of grace.

Although we may be delivered from the law, and no longer so conscious of its threatenings, reproofs, and the terror…

Picking Up Straws

To pick up a straw with loving intention is more to God than to remove mountains without love. Gerhard Tersteegen

Withdraw Yourself

You must withdraw into yourself a little and keep quiet before the face of God, then look gently and perfectly…