...of one, knowing all our infirmities, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin; the minister of Him Who will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax. The sacerdotalism of a parson is of the earth—earthy: it depends on secular position, on aristocratic...

...constant prayer; for then, when through •weakness you fall, you will the more earnestly return to Him "who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax " — and sing more loudly than ever " Oh, for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame ;...

...scarcely aware of it; but we could not doubt that he was safe in the hands of the gracious Saviour. who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. I read to him, " This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into...

...Christian life. It is rather in sympathy with the struggling and the weak, and in the spirit of Him who ' will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax,' and not in encouragement of a confident self -righteousness, that we would suggest these thoughts....

...their earnestness, and the assurance of their success. Let them consider that they have to do with One who will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax ; that the heart of God is with them ; that the darkness and death of Christ, now changed to the strength...

...God, who knoweth the heart, search it out ? Will it not be brought to light on the great day, by Him who will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax ? This is a difficult subject. It has been touched upon in previous chapters, but only slightly. Would...

...penance." " Still why does he retain his position ? " urged the lawyer. " We emulate the mercy of God, who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. The man is wonderfully penitent, and the Script ire is, ' if thy brother sin against thee, forgive...

...been visibly descending upon England for three generations. The Catholic Church bears the heart of Him who will not ' break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax.' Its mission is one, first of truth, then of peace, of charity, order, benevolence, and beneficence...

...suitable, and all-sufficient Saviour, able to save to the uttermost all that come unto God by him ; one who will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax, but bring forth judgment unto victory. And when faith comes we then lay fast hold of him with all his...

...faith, not therefore so availing with God as that of his stronger brother, but yet accepted of Him Who " will not break the bruised reed nor quench the "smoking flax." I hope I make my meaning clear. All prayer must be offered through Jesus Christ ; all righteousness...