The Difficulty of Redemption - Henry

'Tis no easy matter to be saved. 'Twas difficult work to Jesus Christ to work redemption for us. 'Tis difficult work to the Spirit to work grace in us, and to carry it on against corruptions, temptations, distractions. ~Philip Henry 

The Secret Duty of Prayer

Be sure you look to your secret duty; keep that up whatever you do.  The soul cannot prosper in the neglect of it.  Apostasy generally begins at the [prayer] closet door.  Be much in secret fellowship with God it is secret trading that enables the Christian.

            

Pray alone.  Let prayer be the key of the morning and the bolt at night.  The best way to fight against sin is to fight it on our knees.  ~Philip Henry (1631-1696)