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.'

The Master knows better than to exhaust His servants and quench the light of Israel. Rest time is not waste time. It is economy to gather fresh strength.

Remember that thought is speech before God.

Jesus was a great worker, and His disciples must not be afraid of hard work.

We are too prone to engrave our trials in marble and write our blessings in sand.

Nothing that man can present to God by way of sacrifice can ever purchase the blessing of forgiveness.

One of the greatest rewards that we ever receive for serving God is the permission to do still more for Him.