The soldier is summoned to a life of active duty and so is the Christian.
Sometimes, perhaps, thou hearest another pray with much freedom and fluency, whilst thou canst hardly get out a few broken words. Hence thou art ready to accuse thyself and admire him, as if the gilding of the key made it open the door the better.
The storm may be tempestuous, but it is only temporary.
Peace of conscience is nothing but the echo of pardoning mercy.
The mightier any is in the word, the more mighty he will be in prayer.
Say not that thou hast royal blood in thy veins; say not that thou art born of God if thou canst not prove thy pedigree by daring to be holy!