The more light we have, the more we see our own sinfulness; the nearer we get to heaven, the more we are clothed with humility. – J. C. Ryle
At all events, we are not likely in this day to err on the side of praying too much.– J.C. Ryle
If a man does not realize the dangerous nature of his soul’s disease, you cannot wonder if he is content with false or imperfect remedies.– J. C. Ryle
I am convinced that the first step towards attaining a higher standard of holiness is to realize more fully the amazing sinfulness of sin.– J. C. Ryle
I commend to you the importance of watchfulness over your prayers. Prayer is that point in religion at which you must be most of all on your guard. Here it is that true religion begins; here it flourishes, and here it decays. Tell me what a man’s prayers are, and I will soon tell you the state of his soul. Prayer is the spiritual pulse. By this the spiritual health may be tested.
– J.C. Ryle
I commend to you the importance of fullness in prayer…. I am afraid the private devotions of many are most painfully scanty and limited; just enough to prove they are alive and no more. They really seem to want little from God.
– J. C. Ryle
I commend to you the importance of perseverance in prayer. Once having begun the habit, never give it up….let no excuse make you give up prayer.– J. C. Ryle
I commend to you the importance of intercession in our prayers…. We should stir ourselves up to name other names besides our own before the throne of grace.– J. C. Ryle
I commend to you the importance of particularity in prayer. We ought not to be content with great general petitions. We ought to specify our wants before the throne of grace. – J.C. Ryle
I commend to you the importance of thankfulness in prayer…. Surely we should never open our lips in prayer without blessing God for that free grace by which we live, and for that loving kindness which endureth for ever.– J. C. Ryle
Brian J. Mikul 