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Rh Woe also to the rich, who have here there consolation; for whilst the poor enter into the kingdom of God, they shall stand lamenting without.

Rejoice ye that be humble, and ye poor be ye filled with joy, for yours is the kingdom of God, if at least ye walk according to the truth.

ORD, what is any confidence which I have in this life? or what is the greatest comfort I can derive from any thing under heaven?

Is it not Thou, O Lord my God, Whose mercies are without number?

Where hath it ever been well with me without Thee? or when could it be ill with me, when Thou wert present?

I had rather be poor for Thy sake, than rich without Thee.

I rather choose to be a pilgrim on earth with Thee, than without Thee to possess heaven. Where Thou art, there is heaven: and where Thou art not, there is misery and death.

Thou art all my desire, and therefore I must need sigh and call and earnestly pray unto Thee.

None have I fully to trust to, none that can seasonably help me in my necessities, but only Thou my God.