Let us resolve by God's grace, that however poor and feeble our prayers may seem to be, we will pray on.
J. C. RyleWithout the blessing of the Lord, your best endeavors will do no good. He has the hearts of all men in His hands, and except He touch the hearts of your children by His Spirit, you will weary yourself to no purpose. Water, therefore, the seed you sow on their minds with unceasing prayer.
J. C. RylePeople are backsliders on their knees long before they backslide openly in the eyes of the world.
J. C. RyleMake it a part of every day's business to read and meditate on some portion of God's Word. Private means of grace are just as needful every day for our souls as food and clothing are for our bodies.
J. C. Ryle