A theologian is one who in a real sense is a scholar taught by God, who speaks of God, about God, and for the sake of the glory of God’s name.
—Herman Bavinck
Blessed be thy name for ever, that thou art God, and that thou wilt glorify thyself. O that the whole world might glorify thee! O let these poor people be brought to know thee, and love thee, for the glory of thy dear ever-blessed name!
—David Brainerd
God’s ancient people, especially the most spiritual among them, were so conscious of the holiness and the greatness of God that they trembled to even use His name.
—Martyn Lloyd-Jones
This it is to ask the Father in Christ’s name, – God as a father, the fountain; and Christ as the procurer of them.
—John Owen
Whatsoever is in God, is God Himself, from this Name Jehovah. He is an Absolute Being, nothing but Himself. This is the difference between God and any Creature.
—Jeremiah Burroughs