John Armstrong

“ By all manifestations of divine love, all mercies, providences, instances of long-suffering, gifts of the Spirit, blood of Christ, intercessions of Christ, guardianship of angels, by all this love past and present I pray Thee continue forth Thy loving-kindness. As Thou hast loved us in times past, as Thou art merciful unto us at this present time, so shew forth Thy love on the last day. ”

“ Remember also all this my flock on the day of judgment, for they are Thy people, the sheep of Thy pasture, bought, holy Jesus, by Thy blood. Spare both the shepherd and the sheep, and have pity on us, have great pity on us. Enable us to go through all the mysteries that meet us when we pass out of this world with a firm trust in Thee. Enable us to stand before Thee on the day of judgment with a good hope. ”

“ Grant that I may watch and pray to the end; the nearer draws the end, so much the more may I watch; as every day is a step towards death, so ought it to be a step towards the kingdom of heaven. As I may die any day, so every fresh day is a gain to my soul. ”

“ I have indeed done wickedly; many sins of this past week rise to remembrance, sins of omission, neglects of duty, or hurryings over of duty, formality in prayer, too little prayer, want of fervent love for my people's souls, lingering affection for the world, harsh uncharitable words, frivolous conversation, vain ambitious thoughts, much selfishness, unreality in speaking of religion, defects of temper, over-much thought of worldly affairs, thus have I transgressed before Thee ”