Sometimes, to a troubled heart, the simple gospel of “Believe and live,” is not, after all, so simple, because it asks the poor sinner to do what he or she cannot do. To someone who has been awakened to their need, but is not fully instructed, there appears to be a missing link. Salvation in Jesus is close, but how can it be reached? The soul has no strength and does not know what to do. The soul is within sight of the city of safety, but cannot enter its gate.
"the city of refuge"
