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

Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.

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

By affliction He teaches us many precious lessons, which without it we should never learn. By affliction He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, makes us long for heaven.

Wrong views about holiness are generally traceable to wrong views about human corruption.

The heart that has really tasted the grace of Christ, will instinctively hate sin.

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.