The joy which answers to prayer give, cannot be described; and the impetus which they afford to the spiritual life is exceedingly great.

The first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day is to have my soul happy in the Lord.

Every instance of obedience, from right motives, strengthens us spiritually, whilst every act of disobedience weakens us.

A servant of God has but one Master. It ill becomes the servant to seek to be rich, and great, and honored in that world where his Lord was poor, and mean, and despised.

It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray; but we must patiently, believingly, continue in prayer until we obtain an answer; and further we have not only to continue in prayer unto the end, but we have also to believe that God does hear us, and will answer our prayers. Most frequently we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained, and in not expecting the blessing.

The joy which answers to prayer give, cannot be described; and the impetus which they afford to the spiritual life is exceedingly great.

If the Holy Spirit guides us, He will do it according to the Scriptures and never contrary to them.