Rejoicing refers to moderation of spirit when the mind keeps itself in calmness under adversity and does not give indulgence to grief. Constant praying is the way of 'rejoicing perpetually', for by this means we ask from God alleviation in connection with all our distresses.
John CalvinTo will is human, to will the bad is of fallen nature, but to will the good is of Grace.
John CalvinThe blindness of unbelievers in no way detracts from the clarity of the gospel; the sun is no less bright because blind men do not perceive its light.
John CalvinHe who has learned to look to God in everything he does is at the same time diverted from all vain thoughts.
John Calvin