the Lord does not so much look at the work that is done, as at the faithfulness of our hearts in doing it.

It is the happiness of heaven to have God be all in all.

Note this, I beseech you: in active obedience we worship God by doing what pleases God, but by passive obedience we do as well worship God by being pleased with what God does.

Holiness is the very principle of eternal life, the very beginning of eternal life in the heart, and that which will certainly grow up to eternal life.

If riches increase, set not your hearts upon them: so if friends increase, set not your hearts upon them, but trust in the living God, let it be the living God that you rest on even for all outward things in this world.

To be well skilled in the mystery of Christian contentment is the duty, glory and excellence of a Christian.

It is a special part of the divine worship that we owe to God, to be content in a Christian way, as has been shown to you.