"Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown." --- Revelation 3:11.

"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." --- 1 Corinthians 10:12.

He that stands in faith, and by nature is of a cheerful temper, must not magnify the measure of his own faith, nor undervalue that of weaker souls; for such conduct would declare that he is now fallen into pride, and a contempt of his brother; therefore, however fast we may seem to stand, let us be wary and watchful. We are never so near a fall as when we grow self-confident.

He who knows the nature, and power of temptations will not discourage the weak, nor insist too much upon particular enjoyments and sensible assurances, which are not the constant witness and marks of faith. The Holy Spirit himself is the earnest and seal of adoption; who is to be known not only by this joy, but all his other fruits and operations. To trust too much upon feeling disturbs our peace as soon as it is gone; but to rely on the word of God preserves a settled assurance.

Jesus, shall I never be
Firmly grounded upon thee?
Strong in faith I seem this hour
Stripp'd of the next of all my power!

Plant and root and fix in me
All the mind that was in thee;
Settled peace I then shall find,
When I am renew' in mind.