In justification the word to be addressed to man is believe - only believe; in sanctification the word must be 'watch, pray, and fight.'

Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.

Christmas is a season which almost all Christians observe in one way or another. Some keep it as a religious season. Some keep it as a holiday. But all over the world, wherever there are Christians, in one way or another Christmas is kept.

What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer.

What you think now about the cross of Christ, I cannot tell; but I can wish you nothing better than this - that you may be able to say with the apostle Paul, before you die or meet the Lord, 'God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.'

It costs something to be a true Christian. It will cost us our sins, our self-righteousn ess, our ease and our worldliness.

We never know who they are that God will draw, and have nothing to do with it. Our duty is to invite all, and leave it to God to choose the vessels of mercy.