Repentance is the true turning of our life to God, a turning that arises from a pure and earnest fear of Him; and it consists in the mortification of the flesh and the renewing of the Spirit.

Whoever is not satisfied with Christ alone, strives after something beyond absolute perfection.

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!

The only skills I have the patience to learn are those that have no real application in life.

Prayers will never reach God unless they are founded on free mercy.

Whoever shall now contend that it is unjust to put heretics and blasphemers to death will knowingly and willingly incur their very guilt.

The principle exercise which the children of god have is to pray. For in this way they give true proof of their faith.