A tree may always be known by its fruit, and a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes & affections.

A saved soul has many sorrows. They have their share of bereavements, deaths, disappointments , crosses. What shall enable a believer to bear all this? Nothing but the consolation there is in Christ.

A deep sense of sin, a humble willingness to be saved in God's way, a teachable readiness to give up our own prejudices when a more excellent way is shown, these are the principal things. These things the two disciples possessed, and therefore our Lord "went with them" and guided them into all truth.

The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.

Doctrine is useless if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse than useless; it does positive harm. Something of 'the image of Christ' must be seen and observed by others in our private life, and habits, and character, and doings.

Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you.

A right knowledge of sin lies at the root of all saving Christianity.