You cannot slander human nature; it is worse than words can paint it.

Too many people write their blessings in the sand but engrave their sorrows in marble

The man who, despite the teaching of Scripture, tries to pray without a Savior, insults the deity.

It is better to preach five words of God’s Word than five million words of man’s wisdom.

Who among you today is doing the most for your Master's kingdom? I will tell you. Lend me a spiritual thermometer by which I may try the heat of your heart, and I will tell you the amount of your success.

Does the world satisfy thee? Then thou hast thy reward & portion in this life; make much of it, for thou shalt know no other joy

No life can surpass that of a man who quietly continues to serve God in the place where providence has placed him.