When the Bible itself becomes irksome, inquire whether you have not been spoiling your appetite by sweetmeats and renounce them; and believe that the Word is the wire along which the voice of God will certainly come to you if the heart is hushed and the attention fixed.

We never get so near God as when we plead for others.

When we want to know God's will, there are three things which always concur: the inward impulse, the Word of God and the trend of circumstances. Never act until these three things agree.

If you are not willing to be used by God, ask God to make you willing to be willing.

There is no burden of the spirit but is lighter by kneeling under it.

Christ's work needs no repetition. It is final because it is perfect.

If I had my ministry over again, I would devote far more time to the ministry of comfort and encouragement.