A zealous man feels that like a lamp he is made to burn; and if consumed in burning, he has but done the work for which God appointed him. Such a one will always find a sphere for his zeal. If he cannot preach and work and give money, he will cry and sigh and pray.

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.

I fear we are in danger of forgetting that to HAVE the Bible is one thing, and to READ it quite another.

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.

The world's idea of greatness is to rule, but Christian greatness consists in serving.

Election is always to sanctification. Where there is no visible fruit of sanctification, we may be sure there is no election.

Look not to yourselves! You are by nature wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked. Look simply unto Jesus.