Quotemeal: Sep. 16th, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

"Rely implicitly upon the old, old gospel. You need no other nets when you fish for men; those your Master has given you are strong enough to hold the little ones. Spread these nets and no others, and you need not fear the fulfillment of His word, 'I will make you fishers of men.'"
— Charles H. Spurgeon

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Illustration of Charles H. Spurgeon — "Rely implicitly upon the old, old gospel. You need no other nets when you fish for men; those your Master has given you are strong enough to hold the little ones. Spread these nets and no others, and you need not fear the fulfillment of His word, 'I will make you fishers of men.'"

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.