Despair has slain his thousands, but presumption his ten thousands.

BRETT WESTON. BIG SUR COAST, 1967.

Men may swear, and lie, and cheat, and break all commands, and yet hope to be saved. They hope grace will save them, and yet they resist grace. They hope Jesus Christ will save them, and yet they oppose Christ. This is what has slain many thousands among us; and there are few who have not split upon this rock.

Thomas Hooker. THE POOR DOUBTING CHRISTIAN DRAWN TO CHRIST.