I know well that when Christ is nearest, Satan also is busiest.

I have a high priest in heaven

If Christ justifies you, He will sanctify you! He will not save you and leave you in your sins.

Are we not all immortal till our work is done?

A beam of God's countenance is enough to fill the heart of a believer to overflowing. It is enough to light up the pale cheek of a dying saint with seraphic brightness, and make the heart of the lone widow sing for joy.

The nearer you take anything to the light, the darker its spots will appear; and the nearer you live to God, the more you will see your own utter vileness.

It is a sure mark of grace to desire more.