...with the true convert, holiness is woven into all his powers, principles, and practice. - Joseph Alleine

A man may as well hew marble without tools, or paint without colors or instruments, or build without materials, as perform any acceptable service without the graces of the Spirit, which are both the materials and instruments in the work.

While we keep aloof in general statements, there is little fruit to be expected; it is the hand-fight that does execution.

Christ does not control his subjects by force, but is King of a willing people. They are, through His grace, freely devoted to His service.