He that hath promised pardon on our repentance hat not promised life till we repent.

If God send thee a cross, take it up willingly and follow him. Use it wisely, lest it be unprofitable. Bear it patiently, lest it be intolerable. If it be light, slight it not. If it be heavy, murmur not. After the cross is the crown.

The road to perseverance lies by doubt.

To bear adversity with an equal mind is both the sign and glory of a brave spirit.

Nothing is more pleasing to God than an open hand, and a closed mouth.

Be very circumspect in the choice of thy company. In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure; in the society of thy superiors thou shalt find more profit. To be the best in the company is the way to grow worse; the best means to grow better is to be the worst there.

No labor is hard, no time is long, wherein the glory of eternity is the mark we level at.