In prosperity God is heard, and that is a blessing; but in adversity God is seen, and that is a greater blessing.

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 be thanked when the Law so works as to take off the sinner from all confidence in himself! To make the leper confess that he is incurable is going a great way toward compelling him to go to that divine Savior, who alone is able to heal him. This is the whole end of the Law toward men whom God will save.

If you profess to be a Christian, yet find full satisfaction in worldly pleasures and pursuits, your profession is false.

He cannot be a glorious God unless His people ultimately are a glorified people.

Sorrow for sin should be the keenest sorrow; joy in the Lord should be the loftiest joy.

You will never be saved against your will; God drags nobody to heaven by the ears.