Prosperity is a great mercy, but adversity is a greater one, if it brings us to Christ.

Necessity is laid upon us. We must fight. There are no promises in the Lord Jesus Christ's epistles to the seven churches, except to those who 'overcome.' Where there is grace, there will be conflict. The believer is a soldier. There is no holiness without a warfare. Saved souls will always be found to have fought a fight.

The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.

There are no lessons so useful as those learned in the school of affliction.

A true Christian is one who has not only peace of conscience, but war within. He may be known by his warfare as well as by his peace.

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

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