A great fear, when it is ill-managed, is the parent of superstition; but a discreet and well-guided fear produces religion.

God hath given to man a short time here upon earth, and yet upon this short time eternity depends.

The body of our prayer is the sum of our duty; and as we must ask of God whatsoever we need, so we must watch and labor for all that we ask.

God is pleased with no music below so much as with the thanksgiving songs of relieved widows and supported orphans; of rejoicing, comforted, and thankful persons.

Nothing is greater or more fearful sacrilege than to prostitute the great name of God to the petulancy of an idle tongue.

Friendship is the strongest bond in the world.

A great fear, when it is ill-managed, is the parent of superstition; but a discreet and well-guided fear produces religion.