I believe nothing merely because Calvin taught it, but because I have found his teaching in the Word of God.

Our griefs cannot mar the melody of our praise, we reckon them to be the bass part of our life's song, 'He hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.'

I had rather be poor in His service than rich in my own.

Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are, divine love would have put you there.

He makes those just who are unjust, forgives those who deserve to be punished, and favors those who deserve no favor.

Let me say that for comfort, there is no thought more full of sweetness than that of an eternal God engaged in Christ Jesus to His people; to love, and bless, and save them all. One Who has made them the distinguished objects of His discriminating regard from all eternity, it is the eternal God.

The most effective sermons are those which make opposers of the Gospel bite their lips and gnash their teeth.