Only he is fit to preach who cannot avoid preaching, who feels that woe is upon him unless he preach the gospel

I would not give much for your religion unless it can be seen. Lamps do not talk, but they do shine.

Great hearts can only be made by great troubles. Great faith must have great trials.

Far be it for me to imagine that Zion contains none but Calvinistic Christians within her walls, or that there are none saved who do not hold our views

Learn to say no; it will be of more use to you than to be able to read Latin.

We cannot rely on ourselves, for we have learned by bitter experience the folly of self-confidence. We are compelled to look to the Lord alone. Blessed is the wind that drives the ship into the harbor. Blessed is the distress that forces us to rest in our God.

Darkness is the fit hour for beasts of prey, and ignorance the natural dwelling place of cruelty.