Whoever hath a seed time of grace pass over his soul, shall have his harvest time also of joy.

The devil had as good have let Paul alone, for he no sooner comes into prison but he falls a preaching, at which the gates of Satan's prison fly open, and poor sinners come forth.

The Christian in prayer comes up close to God, with a humble boldness of faith, and takes hold of him, wrestles with him; yea, will not let him go without a blessing... They are only a few noble-spirited souls, who dare take heaven by force, that are fit for this calling.

God Himself underwrites your battle and has appointed His own Son 'the captain of your salvation'.

Nothing is more contrary to a heavenly hope than an earthly heart.

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.

God's wounds cure, sin's kisses kill.