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.

Vice and virtue chiefly imply the relation of our actions to men in this world; sin and holiness rather imply their relation to God and the other world.

There is a dreadful Hell, And everlasting pains; There sinners must with devils dwell In darkness, fire, and chains.

Whatever brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home.

There's no repentance in the grave.

Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.

Must I be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease, while others fought to win the prize and sailed through bloody seas?