...with the difficulties you meet withal in its performance. You have to do with him only in this matter, who ' will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax ;' whose will it is, that none should despise the day of small things. And if there be in this duty...

...the hands that hang down be lifted up, and the feeble knees be strengthened :" we have to do with him who " will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax ;" and on the other hand, no one has received such a measure of grace, that he can preserve it one...

...individuals. They must be soothed by the voice of indulgent commiseration, and committed to the mercy of Him who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. Let those in middle life consider how necessary these qualities and duties are for them. That watchfulness...

...revealed in flaming fire, taking vengeance on his enemies, rather than the compassionate Redeemer, who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax, until he send forth judgment unto victo' ry. If he thinks of the Spirit, it is not as a comforter,...

...peculiar difficulties in your path, take this consolation: You serve not a hard Master; your Lord is one who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax, till he send forth judgment unto victory. It is difficult, when we are desirous to lead the Christian...

...and what a mercy to have such a Saviour to whom to make it, who knows how to have compassion ; one who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax ! Peter's appeal was accepted, and his commission renewed, with an especial charge to fidelity, and...

...promises of GOD. He hath laid help for you, my brethren, on one who is mighty and able to save ; upon one who will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax ; who laid down his life for your souls, that, by this proof of unbounded love, he might draw all men...

...to shun His knowing the worst of your heart's corruptions ; and remember, that you are going to him, who ' will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax.' Jesus is, indeed, all-compassionate. How very soon was he moved to the relief of the poor man's son,...

...assurance, that the Father whobeholdsthereturning prodigal while he is yet afar off, and the Saviour who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax, and the Holy Spirit, who helpeth our infirmities, will accept in mercy the feeble emotions of our hearts,...

...creatures have failed to succour us ! My hard heart was at length softened, and my stubborn knees brought to bow. I composed a set of prayers, and made frequent...not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flaх, was graciously pleased to listen to my cry, instead of frowning me away in anger.' " ' A change...