What, for some, is sin, others do to the glory of God. And the good Dr. Pentecost's remarks notwithstanding , I intend to go home tonight and smoke a cigar to the glory of God. It is a kind of incense drifting to Heaven.

I have a great need for Christ: I have a great Christ for my need.

Never was the victory of patience more complete than in the early church. The anvil broke the hammer by bearing all the blows that the hammer could place upon it. The patience of the saints was stronger than the cruelty of tyrants.

A mouthful of sea air, or a stiff walk in the wind's face would not give grace to the soul, but it would yield oxygen to the body, which is next best

It is a very solemn delusion when ministers think they are prospering, and yet do not hear of conversions.

You have need to pray to God, not only to help you in your troubles--but to help you in your blessings

We wept when we were born though all around us smiled; so shall we smile when we die while all around us weep.