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.

The doctrine of Christ crucified is the strength of a Minister. I, for one, would not be without it for all the world.

Let us be real, honest, and sincere in our Christianity. We cannot deceive an all-seeing God.

We have the truth and we need not be afraid to say so.

Pride is the oldest and most common of sins. Humility is the rarest and most beautiful of graces.

Do you wish to grow in grace and be a holy Christian? Then never forget the value of prayer.

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.