We speak much of God, can talk of him, his ways, his works, his counsels, all the day long; the truth is, we know very little of him.
John OwenTo those to whom Christ is the hope of future glory, he is also the life of present grace.
John OwenIf we do not abide in prayer, we will abide in temptation. Let this be one aspect of our daily intercession: "God, preserve my soul, and keep my heart and all its ways so that I will not be entangled." When this is true in our lives, a passing temptation will not overcome us. We will remain free while others lie in bondage.
John Owen