Prayer is a sacred and appointed means to obtain all the blessings that we want, whether they relate to this life or the life to come.

In common discourse we denominate persons and things according to the major part of their character; he is to be called a wise man who has but few follies.

The stars, that in their courses roll, Have much instruction given; But Thy good Word informs my soul How I may climb to Heaven.

There's no repentance in the grave.

To be angry about trifles is mean and childish; to rage and be furious is brutish; and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils; but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.

The passions are the gales of life; and it is religion only that can prevent them from rising into a tempest.

Academical disputation gives vigor and briskness to the mind thus exercised, and relieves the languor of private study and meditation.