God, as I may say, is forced to break men's hearts, before he can make them willing to cry to him, or be willing that he should have any concerns with them; the rest shut their eyes, stop their ears, withdraw their hearts, or say unto God, Be gone.

I could not be satisfied unless some fruits did appear in my work.

Old truths are always new to us, if they come with the smell of heaven upon them.

To run and work the law commands, but gives us neither feet nor hands. But better news the gospel brings, it bids us fly and gives us wings.

Christ is the desire of nations, the joy of angels, the delight of the Father. What solace then must that soul be filled with, that has the possession of Him to all eternity!

Yet my great-grandfather was but a water-man, looking one way and rowing another: and I got most of my estate by the same occupation.

To-despise the world is the way to enjoy heaven; and blessed are they who delight to converse with God by prayer.