Ryle on Heart Religion

One of my favorite blogs is Together for the Gospel. Lignon Duncan one of the contributors shares a few quotes past men of God that stirred my spirit today. Here is one from Ryle on the importance of the heart in Christian faith:

What is the first thing we need, in order to be Christians? A new heart. — What is the sacrifice God asks us to bring to Him? A broken and a contrite heart. — What is the true circumcision? The circumcision of the heart. — What is genuine obedience? To obey from the heart. — What is saving faith? To believe with the heart. — Where ought Christ to dwell? To dwell in our hearts by faith. — What is the chief request that Wisdom makes to everyone? "My son, give me thine heart."