Prayer is the surest remedy against the devil and besetting sins.

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

It is easy to criticize and find fault with the conduct of kings, and write furious articles against them in newspapers, or make violent speeches about them on platforms. Any fool can rip and rend a costly garment, but not every man can cut out and make one. To expect perfection in kings, prime ministers, or rulers of any king, is senseless and unreasonable. We would exhibit more wisdom if we prayed for them more, and criticized less.

Go to the cross of Christ, all you that want to be delivered from the power of selfishness.

Imagination is the hotbed where this sin is too often hatched. Guard your thoughts, and there will be little fear about your actions.

A man may just as soon read the Scripture without eyes, as understand the spirit of it without grace.

A crucified Savior will never be content to have a self-pleasing, self-indulging, worldly-minded people.