The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.

Every instance of obedience, from right motives, strengthens us spiritually, whilst every act of disobedience weakens us.

When the day of recompense comes, our only regret will be that we have done so little for Him, not that we have done too much.

Here is the great secret of success. Work with all your might; but trust not in the least in your work. Pray with all your might for the blessing of God; but work, at the same time, with all diligence, with all patience, with all perseverance. Pray then, and work. Work and pray. And still again pray, and then work. And so on all the days of your life. The result will surely be, abundant blessing. Whether you see much fruit or little fruit, such kind of service will be blessed.

There is an intimate connection between the life of the Christian here and the enjoyment and the glory in the day of Christ's appearing.

It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray; but we must patiently, believingly, continue in prayer until we obtain an answer; and further we have not only to continue in prayer unto the end, but we have also to believe that God does hear us, and will answer our prayers. Most frequently we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained, and in not expecting the blessing.

Only a life of prayer and meditation will render a vessel ready for the Master's use.