The Scriptures should be read with the aim of finding Christ in them. Whoever turns aside from this object, even though he wears himself out all his life in learning, he will never reach the knowledge of the truth.

The sufferings of Christ are the means of forgiveness of sin and eternal glory

It is only the goodness of God sensibly experienced by us which opens our mouth to celebrate His praise.

Joy and patience are far above our strength... We must persevere in prayer that he may not permit our hearts to faint... Prayer and perseverance are necessary in our daily conflicts. The best remedy to the weariness is diligence in prayer.

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

There is no wisdom but that which is founded on the fear of God, which Solomon also declares to be the chief part of wisdom.

The grace of God has no charms for men till the Holy Spirit gives them a taste for it.