Bread is a second cause; the LORD Himself is the first source of our sustenance. He can work without the second cause as well as with it; and we must not tie Him down to one mode of operation. Let us not be too eager after the visible, but let us look to the invisible God.

Never be afraid of the world's censure; it's praise is much more to be dreaded.

The moment the church of God shall despise the pulpit, God will despise her.

There must be a divorce between you and sin, or there can be no marriage between you and Christ.

There is hardship in everything except eating pancakes.

It is far easier to fight with sin in public than to pray against it in private.

The business of the believer with his Bible open is to pray, 'Lord, give me the meaning and spirit of your word, while it lies open before me; apply your word with power to my soul, threatening or promise, doctrine or precept, whatever it may be; lead me into the soul and marrow of your word.'