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Nothing is apparently more helpless, yet really more invincible, than the soul that feels its nothingness and relies wholly on the merits of the Saviour. By prayer, by the study of His word, by faith in His abiding presence, the weakest of human beings may live in contact with the living Christ, and He will hold them by a hand that will never let go.

A soul that relies wholly on the Saviour through prayer and faith possesses invincible spiritual strength. This is a statement of spiritual reality and devotional trust.

These precious words every soul that abides in Christ may make his own. He may say:

Believers can personally claim the comforting and redemptive promises found in scripture. Introductory transitional sentence pointing to biblical quotations for personal devotion.

“I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: My God will hear me. Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: When I fall, I shall arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord shall be a light unto me.” Micah 7:7, 8 .

Trusting in God brings light and restoration even in times of darkness and opposition. This paragraph consists entirely of scripture quotation from Micah 7.

“He will again have compassion on us, He will blot out our iniquities; Yea, Thou wilt cast all our sins into the depths of the sea!” Micah 7:19 , Noyes.

God shows compassion, removes iniquities, and completely forgives sins. This paragraph consists entirely of a scripture quotation.

God has promised:

God has made promises to humanity. This paragraph introduces a divine promise as a spiritual statement without any empirical claims.

“I will make a man more precious than fine gold; Even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.” Isaiah 13:12 .

Scripture describes the high value God places on man. This is a direct biblical quotation expressing spiritual value and worth.

“Though ye have lain among the pots, Yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, And her feathers with yellow gold.” Psalm 68:13 .

Scripture illustrates spiritual restoration and transformation. This is a biblical quotation using imagery to describe spiritual transformation.

Those whom Christ has forgiven most will love Him most. These are they who in the final day will stand nearest to His throne.

Those who receive greater forgiveness exhibit deeper love and spiritual standing. This is a theological and spiritual statement regarding forgiveness, love, and eschatological standing.

“They shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads.” Revelation 22:4 .

Scripture describes the future eternal state of seeing God. This is a scriptural quotation depicting an eschatological and spiritual vision.