Good hymns are an immense blessing to the Church. They train people for heaven, where praise is one of the principal occupations.
J. C. RyleMillions of people profess and call themselves Christians, whom the Apostle Paul would not have called Christians at all.
J. C. RyleAre you tempted? Look unto Jesus. Are you afflicted? Look unto Jesus. Do all speak evil of you? Look unto Jesus. Do you feel cold, dull, and backsliding? Look unto Jesus.
J. C. RyleHe that would be conformed to Christ's image, and become a Christ-like man, must be constantly studying Christ Himself.
J. C. Ryle