For surely He doth not succor angels, but He succoreth Abraham's seed.

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Let us, then, be approaching with freedom of speech, unto the throne of favour, that we may receive mercy, and, favour, may find, for seasonable succour.

It was by faith that Abel offered God a richer sacrifice than Cain did, and thus won from God the record of being 'just,' on the score of what he gave; he died, but by his faith he is speaking to us still.