It is the burning lava of the soul that has a furnace within--a very volcano of grief and sorrow-it is that burning lava of prayer that finds its way to God. No prayer ever reaches God's heart which does not come from our hearts.

If Christ were only a cistern we might soon exhaust his fullness but who can drain a fountain?

Do not wade far out into the dangerous sea of this world's comfort. Take the good that God provides you, but say of it, "It passeth away;" for, indeed, it is but a temporary supply for a temporary need. Never suffer your goods to become your God.

I would sooner pluck one single brand from the burning than explain all mysteries.

I know perfectly well that, wherever I go and preach, there are many better preachers ... than I am; all that I can say about it is that the Lord uses me.

Prayer meetings are the throbbing machinery of the church.

The saved man is not a perfect man, but his heart's desire is to become perfect.