Ḡґℯαт ℚυø⊥εṧ : "A preacher, or private Christian, who has lost the life of Christ, and the witness of His Spirit, out of his soul, may be likened to this [i.e savorless] salt. He may have the sparks and glittering particles of true wisdom, but without its unction or comfort. Only that which is connected with the rock, the soul that is in union with Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit, can preserve its savor, and be instrumental of good to others." — Adam Clarke
"Not to be afflicted is a sign of weakness; for, therefore God imposeth no more on me, because he sees I can bear no more." — Joseph Hall
"When we grow careless of keeping our souls, then God recovers our taste of good things again by sharp crosses." — Richard Sibbes
"As the wicked are hurt by the best things, so the godly are bettered by the worst." —William Jenkyn
