In forming an estimate of sins, we are often imposed upon by imagining that the more hidden the less heinous they are.

Desire is bridled when we acknowledge that all thing given to us are given in order that we might know their author.

If everything went according to their own plans, they would never know what it means to follow God.

So it will be that no matter what kind of cross is placed upon us, we will steadily maintain endurance even through the narrowest straits of the soul.

...We should always look to the Lord, that by His care we might be led to whatever lot in life He provides for us.

How do you know yourself to be a son of God in fact as well as in name?”Answer: “Because I am baptized in the name of God the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” - John Calvin (from his catechism)

We should consider that the brightness of the Divine countenance, which even an apostle declares to be inaccessible, (1Ti 6: 16) is a kind of labyrinth — a labyrinth to us inextricable, if the Word do not serve us as a thread to guide our path; and that it is better to limp in the way, than run with the greatest swiftness out of it.

Our true wisdom is to embrace with meek docility, and without reservation, whatever the holy scriptures have delivered.

It is not necessary that faith and repentance should always precede baptism. They are only required from those whose age makes them capable of both. It will be sufficient, then, if, after infants have grown up, they exhibit the power of their baptism." - John Calvin