What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer.
J. C. RylePeople will never set their faces decidedly towards heaven, and live like pilgrims, until they really feel that they are in danger of hell.
J. C. RyleJesus hears us, and in His own good time will give an answer... He may sometimes keep us long waiting...but He will never send us empty away.
J. C. RyleWe must be holy, because this is the only sound evidence that we have a saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
J. C. Ryle