The heart of the gospel is redemption, and the essence of redemption is the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ.

We are all at times unconscious prophets.

I know of nothing which I would choose to have as the subject of my ambition for life than to be kept faithful to my God till death.

We shall never see much change for the better in our churches in general till the prayer meeting occupies a higher place in the esteem of Christians.

Christian, take good care of thy faith; for recollect faith is the only way whereby thou canst obtain blessings. If we want blessings from God, nothing can fetch them down but faith. Prayer cannot draw down answers from God's throne except it be the earnest prayer of a man who believes. Faith is the angelic messenger between the soul and the Lord Jesus in glory.

I always say to young fellows who consult me about the ministry, "Don't be a minister if you can help it," because if the man can help it, God never called him. But if he cannot help it, and he must preach or die, then he is the man.

If you have no wish to bring others to heaven, you are not going there yourself.