Great quotes from a great man

Richard Sibbs, a great Puritan, wrote a famous little book called The Bruised Reed. Here is a few juicy quotes. (All quotes are from the Banner of Truth edition, reprinted 2005). If you can, get it and read it.

• "[t]here is more mercy in Christ than sin in us (13)."
• "A Christian conquers, even when he is conquered. When he is conquered by some sins, he gets victory over others more dangerous, such as spiritual pride and security (95)."
• "The happiness of weaker things stand in being ruled by stronger. It is best for a blind man to be guided by him that has sight. It is best for sheep, other feckless creatures, to be guided by man. And it is happiest for man to be guided by Christ, because his government is so victorious that it frees us from the fear and danger of our greatest enemies, and tends to bring us to the greatest happiness that our nature is capable of. This should make us rejoice when Christ reigns in us (108)."