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.

Who will venture to place the authority of Copernicus above that of the Holy Spirit?

Faith consists not in ignorance, but in knowledge - knowledge not of God merely...but when we recognize God as a propitious Father through the reconciliation made by Christ, and Christ as given to us for righteousness, sanctification, and life.

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

If we believe heaven to be our country, it is better for us to transmit our wealth thither, than to retain it here, where we may lose it by a sudden removal.

The name of Christ excludes all merit of our own.

Unless we fix certain hours in the day for prayer, it easily slips from our memory.