The Christian must trust in a withdrawing God.
Humble souls are fearful of their own strength.
We have peace with God as soon as we believe, but not always with ourselves. The pardon may be past the prince's hand and seal, and yet not put into the prisoner's hand.
Godliness, as well as the doctrine of our faith, is a mystery.
Justifying faith is not a naked assent to the truths of the gospel.
The devil had as good have let Paul alone, for he no sooner comes into prison but he falls a preaching, at which the gates of Satan's prison fly open, and poor sinners come forth.