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Firsts Quotes by J C Ryle
- Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.
- The first step towards attaining a higher standard of holiness is to realize more fully the amazing sinfulness of sin.
- Just as the first sign of life in an infant when born into the world is the act of breathing, so the first act of…
- Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.
- Am I honest? Am I sincere? Do I really desire first the praise of God?
- Happy are they, who in the matter of marriage observe three rules. The first is to marry only in the Lord, and after prayer for…
- It is neglect of the Bible which makes so many a prey to the first false teacher whom they hear.
- We are all so sunk in sin, and so wedded to the world, that we would never turn to God and seek salvation, unless He…
- Let it be a settled principle in our minds that the first and chief business of the Church of Christ is to preach the Gospel.
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