Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.

God's gift to his sorrowing creatures is a joy worthy of their destiny.

What I have achieved by industry and practice, anyone else with tolerable natural gift and ability can also achieve.

I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.

I was made to work. If you are equally industrious, you will be equally successful.

Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine!

Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.