A wicked man in prayer may lift up his hands, but he cannot lift up his face.
How many souls have been blown into hell with the wind of popular applause?
Affliction may be lasting, but it is not everlasting. Affliction was a sting, but withal a wing: sorrow shall soon fly away.
A weak faith can lay hold on a strong Christ.
What if we have more of the rough file, if we have less rust! Afflictions carry away nothing but the dross of sin.
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.