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.

To acknowledge you were wrong yesterday is to acknowledge you are wiser today.

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.

Obedience is the highest practical courage.

The old, old gospel is the newest thing in the world; in its very essence it is for ever good news.

Immanuel, God with us in our nature, in our sorrow, in our lifework, in our punishment, in our grave, and now with us, or rather we with Him, in resurrection, ascension, triumph, and Second Advent splendor.

He who does not long to know more of Christ, knows nothing of him yet.