Quotes by Charles Simeon
Charles Simeon (1759–1836) — Pfarrer · Anglikanisch · England
Charles Simeon (1759–1836) war ein englischer anglikanischer Geistlicher und Fellow am King’s College, der über fünf Jahrzehnte an der Holy Trinity Church in Cambridge wirkte. Er prägte den evangelikalen Aufbruch maßgeblich durch sein 21-bändiges Predigtwerk „Horae Homileticae“ und etablierte gegen jahrelangen universitären und gemeindlichen Widerstand die fortlaufende Auslegungspredigt. Für Bibelleser heute steht sein Ansatz für eine konsequente Schriftauslegung, die theologische Spannungen aushält, anstatt biblische Texte in vorgefasste dogmatische Systeme zu zwingen.
Era: Revival & the 19th Century
Recurring topics: Grace & Redemption, The Bible & the Word of God, Faith & Trust, Humility & Pride, Discipleship, Wisdom & Understanding, Fear & Anxiety, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit
Quotes by Charles Simeon
When I come to a text which speaks of election, I delight myself in the doctrine of election. When the apostles exhort me to repentance and obedience, and indicate my freedom of choice and action, I give myself up to that side of the question.
Charles Simeon
What do you think especially gives me comfort at this time? The creation! I ask myself, “Did Jehovah create the world or did I?” He did! Now if He made the world and all the rolling spheres of the universe, He certainly can take care of me. Into Jesus’ hands I can safely commit my spirit!
Charles Simeon
We cannot have one spark of real humility till we are abased before God, as guilty, helpless, and undone creatures, who have no hope but in the tender mercy of God in Christ Jesus.
Charles Simeon
When I was an object of much contempt and derision in the University, I strolled forth one day, buffeted and afflicted, with my little Testament in my hand. I prayed earnestly to my God that He would comfort me with some cordial from His Word, and that, on opening the book, I might find some text which should sustain me… The first text which caught my eye was this: “They found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to bear His cross.” You know Simon is the same name as Simeon. What a word of instruction was here — what a blessed hint for my encouragement! To have the cross laid upon me, that I might bear it after Jesus — what a privilege! It was enough. Now I could leap and sing for joy as one whom Jesus was honoring with a participation in His sufferings.
Charles Simeon
It is doubtless a most joyful thought that we have redemption through the blood of our adorable Savior. But I have no less comfort in the thought that He is exalted to give repentance and remission of sins… Repentance is in every view so desirable, so necessary, so suited to honor God, that I seek that above all. The tender heart, the broken and contrite spirit, are to me far above all the joys that I could ever hope for in this vale of tears. I long to be in my proper place, my hand on my mouth, and my mouth in the dust… I feel this to be safe ground. Here I cannot err.
Charles Simeon
It is not sufficient for any man to run well for a season only. Whatever your attainments may be, and whatever you may have done or suffered in the service of your God, you must forget the things that are behind, till you have actually fulfilled your course and obtained the crown.
Charles Simeon
Sources: anglicansamizdat.net, dailypastor.com
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