Surely if men's hearts were right, short sermons would be enough.

There is a general kind of praying which fails for lack of precision. It is as if a regiment of soldiers should all fire off their guns anywhere. Possibly somebody would be killed, but the majority of the enemy would be missed.

It is not faith in Christ that saves you (though faith is the instrument) - it is Christ's blood and merits.

Satan does not care whether he drags you down to hell as a Calvinist or as an Arminian, so long as he can get you there.

He who affirms that Christianity makes men miserable, is himself an utter stranger to it.

The reputations of the Lord's people should be very precious in our sight...We may ourselves one of these dark days need forbearance and silence from our brethren, let us render it cheerfully to those who require it now. Be this our family rule, and our personal bond: Speak evil of no man.

A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.