There’s no shame about any honest calling; don’t be afraid of soiling your hands, there’s plenty of soap to be had.

Nothing binds me to my Lord like a strong belief in His changeless love.

Justification by religious performances, and meritorious deeds, is nothing better than the old Pharisaism with a Christian name stuck upon it. . . That doctrine makes the Lord Jesus Christ to be practically a nobody; for if salvation be of works, then the way of salvation through faith in a Savior is superfluous, and even mischievous

Prayer is the best response to hatred.

Faith is reason at rest in God.

Poor human nature cannot bear such strains as heavenly triumphs bring to it; there must come a reaction. Excess of joy or excitement must be paid for by subsequent depressions. While the trial lasts, the strength is equal to the emergency; but when it is over, natural weakness claims the right to show itself.

God is to be praised with the voice, and the heart should go therewith in holy exultation.