The true Christian delights to hear something about his Master. He likes those sermons best which are full of Christ.
J. C. RyleMany, I fear, would like glory, who have no wish for grace. They would [want to] have the wages, but not the work; the harvest, but not the labor; the reaping, but not the sowing; the reward, but not the battle. But it may not be.
J. C. RyleTrue repentance begins with KNOWLEDGE of sin. It goes on to work SORROW for sin. It leads to CONFESSION of sin before God. It shows itself before a person by a thorough BREAKING OFF from sin. It results in producing a DEEP HATRED for all sin.
J. C. RyleFear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you.
J. C. Ryle