Quotes about Worship

To get overprotective about particular readings of the Bible is always in danger of idolatry.

We are grateful to God.

When it comes to our everyday habits, it's important to ask: 'Am I putting God first?'

All our actions, as well as our thoughts and words, should praise Him who always blesses us.

The custom of speaking to God Almighty as freely as with a slave - caring nothing whether the words are suitable or not, but simply saying the first thing that comes to mind from being learnt by rote by frequent repetition - cannot be called prayer: God grant that no Christian may address Him in this manner.

If in prayer I come before a throne of grace, the faults of my prayer will be overlooked.

Christ is not valued at all unless He is valued above all.

Down in adoration falling,Lo! the sacred Host we hail;Lo! o'er ancient forms departing,Newer rites of grace prevail;Faith for all defects supplying,Where the feeble senses fail.

One way of judging the quality of theologies," he explains, "is to see what sort of devotion they produce."32

I am most gladly content that Christ breaketh all my idols in pieces: it hath put a new edge upon my blunted love to Christ. I see He is jealous of my love, and will have all to Himself.

If you're not looking forward to church this morning perhaps it's time to look for a church.

My longings are best met when, in prayer, I simply let my heart beat in time with the Lord's.