Q. How are we to promote and preserve our spiritual life? — A. By diligently attending on gospel ordinances, and receiving and improving Christ in them, Isa. 55:1-3, 6-7.

Q. What calmness of spirit is necessary to promote our spiritual life? — A. Our conscience quieted with the blood of Jesus; our spirit meekened by the love of God; and comforted with the views of our saving relation to him.

John Brown of Haddington, Questions and Answers on the Shorter Catechism, 245.