A right heart leans on Christ, hangs on Christ, builds on Christ and cleaves to Christ.

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

The very sermon that we needlessly miss, may contain a precious word in season for our souls.

We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.

Value all books in proportion as they are agreeable to Scripture. Those that are nearest to it are the best, and those that are farthest from it, and most contrary to it, the worst.

Amidst the flood of dangerous reading, I plead for my Master's book; I call upon you not to forget the book of the soul. Do not let newspapers, novels, and romances be read, while the prophets and Apostles be despised. Do not let the exciting and sensual swallow up your attention, while the edifying and the sanctifying can find no place in your mind.

He that would be conformed to Christ's image, and become a Christ-like man, must be constantly studying Christ Himself.