If you knew the satisfaction of performing such a duty, as well as the gratitude to God which the missionary must always feel, in being chosen for so noble, so sacred a calling, you would have no hesitation in embracing it.

There is a Ruler above, and His Providence guides all things. He is our Friend and has plenty of work for all His people to do. It is such a blessing and a privilege to be led into His work instead of into the service of the hard taskmasters - the Devil and sin.

Do not think me mad. It is not to make money that I believe a Christian should live. The noblest thing a man can do is, just humbly to receive, and then go amongst others and give.

Fastings and vigils without a special object in view are time run to waste.

Without Christ, not one step; with Him, anywhere!

I'd rather be in the heart of Africa in the will of God, than on the throne of England, out of the will of God.

In this service I hope to live; in it I wish to die!