Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still.

Crucified preaching only can give life. Crucified preaching can come only from a crucified man.

Prayer honors God, acknowledges His being, exalts His power, adores His providence, secures His aid.

The conditions of praying are the conditions of righteousness, holiness, and salvation.

The first and last stages of holy living are crowned with praying.

We cannot talk to God strongly when we have not lived for God strongly. The closet cannot be made holy to God when the life has not been holy to God.

The stream of praying cannot rise higher than the fountain of living.