I got more true knowledge from reading the Book of God in one month, than I could ever have acquired from all the writings of men.

Left to himself, man is half beast and half devil.

Among the many reasons assignable for the sad decay of true Christianity, perhaps the neglecting to assemble ourselves together, in religious societies, may not be one of the least.

Be content with no degree of sanctification. Be always crying out, "Lord, let me know more of myself and of thee."

Pray that I may be very little in my own eyes, and not rob my dear Master of any part of his glory.

The riches of His free grace cause me daily to triumph over all the temptations of the wicked one, who is very vigilant, and seeks all occasions to disturb me.

Oh that I was lowly in heart! Honor and dishonor, good report and evil report would then be alike, and prove a furtherance to me in my Christian cause.