If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him. - John Newton

The unchangeableness of the Lord's love, and the riches of his mercy, are likewise more illustrated by the multiplied pardons He bestows upon his people — than if they needed no forgiveness at all.

But that we are so totally depraved, is a truth which no one ever truly learned by being only told it.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believ'd!