Selfishness is the making a man's self his own centre, the beginning and end of all he doeth.

What do we want? What would we be at? What do our souls desire? Is it not that we might have a more full, clear, stable comprehension of the wisdom, love, grace, goodness, holiness, righteousness, and power of God, as declared and exalted in Christ unto our redemption and eternal salvation?

The gospel shall be victorious. This is the third thing that greatly comforts and refreshes me, — that if God should give me the honour, the strength, and grace to die in this cause, my cause shall be victorious, as sure as if I had the crown in my hand.

We cannot enjoy peace in this world unless we are ready to yield to the will of God in respect of death. Our times are in His hand, at His sovereign disposal. We must accept that as best.

We need to attend diligently to the state of our soul, and to deal fervently and effectively with God about it.

Christ's blood is the great sovereign remedy for sin-sick souls.

We are never nearer Christ than when we find ourselves lost in a holy amazement at His unspeakable love.