God could not have given this promise, except from love and grace; therefore it is quite certain his Word will be fulfilled.

Depend upon it, since Satan could not kill the church by roaring at her like a lion, he is now trying to crush her by hugging her like a bear.

The worst sort of clever men are those who know better than the Bible.

Give yourself unto reading. The man who never reads will never be read; he who never quotes will never be quoted. He who will not use the thoughts of other men’s brains, proves that he has no brains of his own. You need to read. . . . We are quite persuaded that the very best way for you to be spending your leisure time, is to be either reading or praying. You may get much instruction from books which afterwards you may use as a true weapon in your Lord and Master’s service. Paul cries, “Bring the books” — join in the cry.

There is no greater mercy that I know of on earth than good health except it is sickness, and that has often been a greater mercy to me than health.

If you think you can walk in holiness without keeping up perpetual fellowship with Christ, you have made a great mistake. If you would be holy, you must live close to Jesus.

To reclaim the prodigal is well, but to save him from ever being a prodigal is better.