Thomas Hooker

The truth is, (which I pray you to notice,) it is not properly our unworthiness, but our pride and haughtiness that hinder us from coming to Christ; for we would have something from ourselves, and not all from him.

Our Saviour being our husband, he requires no portion from us, nor ever looked for any. All that he looks for is mere poverty and emptiness. If you have nothing, he will yet have you with your nothing, provided that you…