The holiest of Christians, and those who understand best the gospel of Christ, find in themselves a constant inclination to look to the power of the creature, instead of looking to the power of God and the power of God alone.

The gospel is a reasonable system, and it appeals to men's understanding; it is a matter for thought and consideration, and it appeals to the conscience and reflecting powers.

...True prayer is measured by weight, not by length. A single groan before God may have more fullness of prayer in it than a fine oration of great length.

The most useful members of a church are usually those who would be doing harm if they were not doing good.

Neglect of private prayer is the locust which devours the strength of the church.

A Christian is the gentlest of men; but then he is a man.

Soul-winning is the chief business of the Christian minister; it should be the main pursuit of every true believer.