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.'

Far better for a man that he had never been born than that he should degrade a pulpit into a show box to exhibit himself in.

Prayer is the thermometer of grace.

You will always know whether you are delivered from the guilt of sin by answering this question: Am I delivered from the love of sin?

Economy is half the battle in life, but it is not so hard to earn money as to spend it well. Hundreds would never have known want if they had not first known waste.

He (Jesus) will reign over you, either by your consent, or without it.

Where the plow does not go and the seed is not sown, the weeds are sure to multiply.