Many a text [of Scripture] is written in a secret ink which must be held to the fire of adversity to make it visible.

This is faith, receiving the truth of Christ; first knowing it to be true, and then acting upon that belief.

A sense of our own folly is a great step towards being wise, when it leads us to rely on the wisdom of the Lord.

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

Obedience to the will of God is the pathway to perpetual honor and everlasting joy.

The preacher's work is to throw sinners down into utter helplessness that they may be compelled to look up to Him Who alone can help them.

The more holy, the more humble.