Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Jeremiah 9:23-24
DISCOURSE: 1046THE ONLY TRUE AND SUFFICIENT GROUNDS OF GLORYINGJeremiah 9:23-24. Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and Knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth. [Note: The Author’s first Sermon before the University, preached in 1785, now above forty-six... read more
Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Jeremiah 9:3
DISCOURSE: 1045FORTITUDE RECOMMENDED ON THE SIDE OF TRUTHJeremiah 9:3. They are not valiant for the truth upon the earth.IT is by no means uncommon to see men valiant in their country’s cause, or fearless in the commission of iniquity. But courage on the side of religion is a quality but rarely seen. This virtue attaches not itself to strength of nerves, nor is it a necessary attendant on constitutional intrepidity. It is a grace, produced in the heart by the Holy Spirit; and is found equally... read more