There should be a parallel between our supplications and our thanksgivings. We ought not to leap in prayer, and limp in praise.

That very church which the world likes best is sure to be that which God abhors.

God works all things together for your good. If the waves roll against you, it only speeds your ship towards the port

All originality and no plagiarism makes for dull preaching.

I believe that every particle of dust that dances in the sunbeam does not move an atom more or less than God wishes

I am not superstitious, but the first time I saw this medal, bearing the venerated likeness of John Calvin, I kissed it, imagining that no one saw the action. I was very greatly surprised when I received this magnificent present, which shall be passed round for your inspection. On the one side is John Calvin with his visage worn by disease and deep thought, and on the other side is a verse fully applicable to him: 'He endured, as seeing Him who is invisible.'

True prayer is the trading of the heart with God.