The trifling portions of this world – Thomas Brooks

God gives the trifling portions of this world to the vilest and worst of men; but His gold His Christ, Himself He gives only to His saints.

Briers, which are for hogs, grow upon every hedge; but roses, which are for men, they only grow in pleasant gardens. You know how to apply it.

Though many have counterfeit jewels, yet there are but a few who have the true diamond; though many have their earthly portions, yet there are but a few who have God for their portion.