Value all books in proportion as they are agreeable to Scripture. Those that are nearest to it are the best, and those that are farthest from it, and most contrary to it, the worst.

Live as if you thought that Christ might come at any time.

The harvest of the Lord’s field is seldom ripened by sunshine only. It must go through its days of wind, rain and storm.

Let us beware of repentance without evidence.

God does not look at riches, titles, education, or beauty. There is only one thing that God does look at, and that is the soul.

Let us seek friends that will stir up our prayers, our Bible reading, our use of time, and our salvation.

Look to the cross, think of the cross, meditate on the cross, and then go and set your affections on the world if you can.