Experience supplies painful proof that traditions once called into being are first called useful, then they become necessary. At last they are too often made idols, and all must bow down to them or be punished.

We are all so sunk in sin, and so wedded to the world, that we would never turn to God and seek salvation, unless He first called us by His grace. Without a divine call, no one can be saved.

A man's state before God may always be measured by his prayers.

Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.

Assurance of hope is more than life, it is health, strength, power, vigor, activity, energy, manliness, beauty.

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

Before Christ comes it is useless to expect to see a perfect Church.