God does not bestow his spirit on his people in order to set aside the use of his word, but rather to render it fruitful.

We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.

Free will is an empty term.

The door is closed to prayer unless it is opened with the key of trust.

We may rest assured that God would never have suffered any infants to be slain except those who were already damned and predestined for eternal death.

Life is not found in commandments or declarations of penalties, but in the promise of mercy and only in a gratuitous promise.

The happiness promised us in Christ does not consist in outward advantages-such as leading a joyous and peaceful life, having rich possessions, being safe from all harm, and abounding with delights such as the flesh commonly longs after. No, our happiness belongs to the heavenly life!