365 Quotations from Welsh Christians

Having Christ, I have more than the whole material Creation. I want to love him unspeakably more than I ever did as yet; first, for the sake of his own excellencies, and then for his love and goodness towards me. Benjamin Francis 1734-1799

I want (ie lack) large gifts and abilities, but I far more desire a burning zeal for God to make my present endowments turn to greater advantage; I have but a few more years if any to serve Christ and his Church on earth ... O pray for me that I may be faithful, diligent and successful unto death. Benjamin Francis 1734-1799

... never rest in duties and ordinances, but constantly rest in Christ alone and look for every blessing you need, in and thro' him, the infinitely prevalent Mediator. Banjamin Francis 1734-1799

Place then your entire confidence in Christ for the whole of salvation: let the declarations and promises of the gospel be your only warrant for believing in him: and consider your purest principles, happiest frames, and holiest duties, not as the foundation, but the superstructure of faith. Benjamin Francis 1723-1799

... convince the world of the reality and excellence of vital godliness and of the power and sweetness of the blessed gospel and let your holy deportment in every state and connection be a convincing proof that the doctrines of grace are far from being licentious. Benjamin Francis 1734-1799

Set the Lord always before you. Watch over your thoughts, words, and actions. Abominate hypocrisy, and every secret sin. Cultivate a humble, meek, placid, even, contented, loving, and benevolent disposition of mind, which is both amiable and beneficial .... Hate all evil, love all moral good, and Oh! rest not without Christ in you the hope of glory. Benjamin Francis 1734-1799

Read much; think more. You know not as yet of what great future advantage learning may be to you. But learning without virtue will only do you harm; above all things, therefore, seek the grace of God, and the kingdom of heaven. Let your prayer be, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Benjamin Francis 1734-1799