We have peace with God as soon as we believe, but not always with ourselves. The pardon may be past the prince's hand and seal, and yet not put into the prisoner's hand.

The grace thou hast will soon be less, if thou addest not more to it.

Pride of gifts robs us of God's blessing in the use of them.

Prayer is nothing but the promise reversed, or God's Word formed into an argument, and retorted by faith upon God again.

All the plots of hell and commotions on earth have not so much as shaken God's hand to spoil one letter or line he has been drawing.

We are justified, not by giving anything to God,--what we do,--but by receiving from God, what Christ hath done for us.

Let thy hope of heaven master thy fear of death.