We should shun ingratitude, and live daily in the heavenly atmosphere of thankful love.

A prayerless church member is a hindrance. He is in the body like a rotting bone or a decayed tooth. Before long, since he does not contribute to the benefit of his brethren, he will become a danger and a sorrow to them. Neglect of private prayer is the locust which devours the strength of the church.

Those who dive in the sea of affliction bring up rare pearls.

I believe that many professing Christians are cold and uncomfortable because they are doing nothing for their Lord; but if they actively served him, their blood would begin to circulate spiritually, and it would be well with them.

The kind of sermon which is likely to break the hearer's heart is that which first has broken the preacher's heart, and the sermon which is likely to reach the heart of the hearer is the one which has come straight from the heart of the preacher.

Don't drown the man who taught you to swim. If you learned your trade or profession from the man, do not set up in opposition to him.

I have a great need for Christ: I have a great Christ for my need.