Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop
Than when we soar. :- William Wordsworth, 1770 - 1850

The world is too much with us; late and soon, getting and spending, we lay waste our powers:- William Wordsworth, 1770 - 1850

Confession of Christ is a matter of great importance. Let this never be forgotten by true Christians. The work that we can do for our blessed Master is little and poor. Our best endeavors to glorify Him are weak and full of imperfections. Our prayers and praises are sadly defective. Our knowledge and love are miserably small. But do we feel within that Christ has healed our souls? Then can we not confess Christ before people? Can we not plainly tell others that Christ has done everything for us--that we were dying of a deadly disease, and were cured--that we were lost, and are now found, that we were blind, and now see? Let us do this boldly, and not be afraid. Let us not be ashamed to let all people know what Jesus has done for our souls.~ J.C. Ryle,Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Luke volume 1, [Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1986], 282, 283. {Luke 8: 41-48}