Francis Howgill famous quotes

The way of God was ever hated by the world and the powers thereof. Never heed the rough spirits nor the heavy, for their bound is set, and their limit known; but mind the Seed, which hath dominion over all. And forsake not the assembling of yourselves together in which you have found God and his promise and power and blessing amongst you, your understanding opened.
-- Francis Howgill

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People substitute tradition for the living experience of the love of God. They talk and think as though walking with God was attained by walking in the footsteps of people who walked with God.
-- Francis Howgill

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But as there is a keeping back, and quietly waiting, and a keeping out of willing or running, and haste, the spirit arises purely and stilly in the heart, and gives perfect evidence and full testimony of itself; so that there needs to be no doubting nor questioning of its motion; for it shows forth itself with full assurance of its own will.
-- Francis Howgill

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I believe that whatever comes at a particular time is a blessing from God.

We fail to see the purifying and refining effect wrought by the flames of adversity. These flames are not meant to consume but only to purify us. Disguised as adversity, blessings are showered upon us.

The Presidents Woodruff and Smith both said they were willing for such a ceremony to occur, if done in Mexico, and Pres. Woodruff promised the Lord's blessing to follow such an act.

Getting used to our blessings is one of the most important non-evil generators of human evil, tragedy and suffering.

The beginning of knowledge is the intention, then listening, then understanding, then action, then preservation, and then spreading it.

The beginning of our happiness lies in the understanding that life without wonder is not worth living.

We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present.

People who pin their faith to a catchword never feel the necessity of understanding anything.

When you speak, speak the truth; perform when you promise; discharge your trust... Withhold your hands from striking, and from taking that which is unlawful and bad...

The future is a bright as the promises of God.