God will not be behind-hand in love to us: for our drop, we shall receive an ocean.
A wicked man in prayer may lift up his hands, but he cannot lift up his face.
First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it.
What if we have more of the rough file, if we have less rust! Afflictions carry away nothing but the dross of sin.
It is our work to cast care, and it is God's work to take care.
The Ediles among the Romans had their doors always standing open, that all who had petitions might have free access to them. The door of heaven is always open for the prayers of God's people.