The true cure for self-righteousness is self-knowledge.

People may refuse to see the truth of our arguments, but they cannot evade the evidence of a holy life.

Persecution, in short, is like the goldsmith's stamp on real silver and gold - it is one of the marks of a converted man.

Beware of manufacturing a God of your own: a God who is all mercy, but not just. Such a God is an idol of your own.

The beginning of the way to heaven, is to feel that we are on the way to hell.

The incorruptible things are all within the narrow gate. The peace of God which passed all understanding - the bright hope of good things to come - the sense of the Spirit dwelling in us - the consciousness that we are forgiven, safe, insured, provided for in time and eternity, whatever may happen - these are true gold, and lasting riches.

Let us remember, there is One who daily records all we do for Him, and sees more beauty in His servants' work than His servants do themselves... And then shall His faithful witnesses discover, to their wonder and surprise, that there never was a word spoken on their Master's behalf, which does not receive a reward.