"Salvation is of the LORD." -Jonah 2:9

Christ designs to make us both safe and sound.  Justification gives the first – safety; sanctification gives the second – soundness. -O. P. Gifford, Systematic Theology , A. H. Strong, p.869

" The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit." -II Timothy 4:22 [KJV] A most precious benediction! How blind are all who deny the divinity of Christ! how miserable are all who live without the presence of Christ! how ignorant are all who know not that such a blessing is to be enjoyed! how stupid are all those who seek it not! Art thou not, O Christian, too negligent in not more earnestly seeking and constantly praying for more of the presence of thy Lord? Consider, what is implied in this wish? It is heaven in the heart, glory in the soul, to have Christ with our spirits. It disposes and qualifies the soul for heavenly glory.  For, (1st.) Christ’s presence restrains our bad tempers, and subdues our unruly passions. Boisterous waves are changed into a profound calm; rough winds are at peace; foaming billows are still: there is the calm sunshine of heartfelt joy within: all is serene and happy without. Christ’s presence causes haughty pride and furious anger to subs