It is impossible to contemplate the character of Jesus, with serious and devout attention, and not be charmed with it. We see in Him, all the human passions in the highest perfection. His joys were grave, His griefs were just. His gentleness and His severity, His holiness and His humanity – were in perfect harmony with each other. He manifested great tenderness, and genuine affection, and sensibility to human woe on all occasions.
— John Fawcett (1740–1817), Baptistenpastor, Theologe, Hymnendichter
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Love
Occasions: For Reflection
John Fawcett
John Fawcett (1740–1817) war ein britischer Baptistenpastor, Theologe und Kirchenlieddichter, der über Jahrzehnte in ländlichen Gemeinden in Yorkshire wirkte. Bekannt wurde er vor allem durch den Choral „Blest Be the Tie That Binds“, theologische Schriften zur praktischen Frömmigkeit und sein Engagement in der Ausbildung junger Prediger. Für heutige Bibelleser vermitteln seine Lieder und Kommentare Impulse zu christlicher Gemeinschaft, Sanftmut und treuem Dienst in der Ortsgemeinde.
All quotes by John Fawcett (8)
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo