Latter day Puritan Samuel Clark, in the introduction to his Scripture Promises; or, the Christian's Inheritance, A collection of the Promises of Scripture under their proper heads, wrote as follows;
"A fixed constant attention to the promises, and a firm belief of them, would prevent solicitude and anxiety about the concerns of this life. It would keep the mind quiet and composed in every charge, and support and keep up our sinking spirits under the several troubles of life .... Christians deprive themselves of their most solid comforts by their unbelief and forgetfulness of God's promises. For there is no extremity so great, but there are promises to it, and abundantly sufficient for our relief in it.
A thorough acquaintance with the promises would be of the greatest advantage in prayer. With what comfort may the Christian address himself to God in Christ when he considers the repeated assurances that his prayers shall be heard! With how much satisfaction may he offer up the several desires of his heart when he reflects upon the text wherein those mercies are promised! And with what fervour of spirit and strength of faith may he enforce his prayers, by pleading the several gracious promises which are expressly to his case!"
(From J.I. Packer's Knowing God)
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