If we are true Christians, we must not expect everything smooth in our journey to heaven. We must count it no strange thing, if we have to endure sicknesses, losses, bereavements, and disappointments, just like other men. Free pardon and full forgiveness, grace along the way, and glory at the endall this our Savior has promised to give. But He has never promised that we shall have no afflictions.

God has linked holiness and happiness; and what God has joined together we must not think to put asunder.

If we would have good ministers, we must remember our Lord’s example, and pray for them. Their work is heavy. Their responsibility is enormous. Their strength is small. Let us see that we support them, and hold up their hands by our prayers.

People are backsliders on their knees long before they backslide openly in the eyes of the world.

Sin always seems 'good, and pleasant, and desirable,' at the time of commission.

Meekness is one of the brightest graces which can adorn the Christian character.

If we would know whether our faith is genuine, we do well to ask ourselves how we are living.