HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us," (Hebrews 12:1). O run with patience is a … Continue reading RUNNING WITH PATIENCE
Author: HH, Patriarch Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div
AN HOUR IN THE GARDEN WITH HIM
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone." (Matthew 14:23). The man Christ Jesus felt the need of perfect solitude--Himself alone, entirely by Himself, alone with Himself. We know how much … Continue reading AN HOUR IN THE GARDEN WITH HIM
THE EXPENSE OF BROKEN THINGS
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves." (Job 41:25). God uses most for His glory those people and things which are most perfectly broken. The sacrifices He accepts are broken and contrite hearts. It was the breaking down of Jacob's natural … Continue reading THE EXPENSE OF BROKEN THINGS
WE LIVE BY DYING
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;" (2 Corinthians 6:9). I've seen a bed of asters last summer, that spread across my neighbour's garden. Oh, how gaily they bloomed. They were planted late. On the sides were yet fresh blossoming … Continue reading WE LIVE BY DYING
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-four)
VIRTUE 18 GALLANTRY So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. —Isaiah 41:10 For I am the LOVE your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-four)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-three)
Virtue 17: Purity LOVE, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-three)
MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
Melchizedek Priesthood Through the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, Church leaders guide the Church and direct the preaching of the gospel throughout the world. In the ordinances of the Melchizedek Priesthood, “the power of godliness is manifest”. This greater priesthood was given to Adam and has been on the earth whenever the Lord has … Continue reading MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
SOME THROUGH THE FIRE
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses." (Job 42:12). Through his griefs, Job came to his heritage. He was tried that his godliness might be … Continue reading SOME THROUGH THE FIRE
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-two)
Virtue 16: Truth I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, O LOVE. Do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. —Psalm 119:30-32 Test me, O LOVE, … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-two)
WAITING QUIETLY
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise." (Hebrews 6:15). Abraham was long tried, but he was richly rewarded. The Lord tried him by delaying to fulfil His promise. Satan tried him by temptation; men tried him by jealousy, distrust, and opposition; Sarah tried him by her … Continue reading WAITING QUIETLY
