Now we must remark, that there are two parts in the Commandment-the first forbids the erection of a graven image, or any likeness; the second prohibits the transferring of the worship which God claims for Himself alone, to any of these phantoms or delusive shows.

There is no place for faith if we expect God to fulfill immediately what he promises.

We must always speak of the efficacy of the ministry in such a manner that the entire praise of the work may be reserved for God alone.

If a preacher is not first preaching to himself, better that he falls on the steps of the pulpit and breaks his neck than preaches that sermon.

In forming an estimate of sins, we are often imposed upon by imagining that the more hidden the less heinous they are.

When we know God to be our Father, should we not desire that he be known as such by all? And if we do not have this passion, that all creatures do him homage, is it not a sign that his glory means little to us?

Integrity is the best of all protectors...we cannot be more secure than when fortified by a good conscience.