If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.

What God says is best, is best, though all the men in the world are against it.

It beareth the name of Vanity Fair, because the town where 't is kept is lighter than vanity.

The life blood streaming thro' my heart, Or my more dear immortal part, Is not more fondly dear.

All that the Father giveth me SHALL COME... Here, therefore, the Lord Jesus positively determineth to put forth such a sufficiency of all grace as shall effectually perform this promise. They shall come; that is, he will CAUSE them to come, by infusing of an effectual blessing into all the means that shall be used to that end.

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

Hope has a thick skin and will endure many a blow; it will put on patience as a vestment and will endure all things (if they be of the right kind) for the joy that is set before it. Hence patience is called patience of hope,' because it is hope that makes the soul exercise long-suffering under the cross until the time comes to enjoy the crown!