Not lost, but gone before.
God's favour is happiness.
What we count the ills of life are often blessings in disguise, resulting in good to us in the end. Though for the present not joyous but grievous, yet, if received in a right spirit, they work out fruits of righteousness for us at last.
What peace can they have who are not at peace with God?
Prayer is the midwife of mercy, that helps to bring it forth.
No attribute of God is more dreadful to sinners than His holiness.