Losses and crosses are heavy to bear; but when our hearts are right with God, it is wonderful how easy the yoke becomes.

Do not sit down and try to pump up repentance from the dry well of a corrupt nature. It is contrary to the laws of your mind to suppose that you can force your soul into that gracious state. Take your heart in prayer to Him who understands it and say, "Lord, cleanse it. Lord, renew it. Lord, work repentance in it." The more you try to produce penitent emotions in yourself, the more you will be disappointed. However, if you believingly think of Jesus dying for you, repentance will burst forth.

If you cut him, (John Bunyan) he'd bleed Scripture!

Character is always lost when a high ideal is sacrificed on the altar of conformity and popularity.

Thus there will be three effects of nearness to Jesus humility, happiness, and holiness.

The way to do a great deal is to keep on doing a little. The way to do nothing at all is to be continually resolving that you will do everything.

When I am weak then am I strong, Grace is my shield and Christ my Song.