Shallows where a lamb could wade and dep... by Matthew Henry | We Heart Quotes

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Shallows where a lamb could wade and depths where an elephant would drown.

- Matthew Henry

Other quotes by Matthew Henry

Greatness

Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness make goodness much more serviceable.

- Matthew Henry

Spiritual

Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

- Matthew Henry

Colors Skin

Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colors that are but skin-deep.

- Matthew Henry

Tongue

He rolls it under his tongue as a sweet morsel.

- Matthew Henry

Punishment

Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.

- Matthew Henry

Peace

The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.

- Matthew Henry

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