For astronomy is not only pleasant, but also very useful to be known: it cannot be denied that this art unfolds the admirable wisdom of God.

The Lord commands us to do good unto all men without exception, though the majority are very undeserving when judged according to their own merits. But scripture here helps us out with an excellent argument when it teaches us that we must not think of man's real value, but only of his creation in the image of God to which we owe all possible honor and love.

To will is human, to will the bad is of fallen nature, but to will the good is of Grace.

To make intercession for men is the most powerful and practical way in which we can express our love for them.

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

The first part of a good work is the will, the second is vigorous effort in the doing of it. God is the author of both. It is, therefore, robbery from God to arrogate anything to ourselves, either in the will or the act.

Man's nature, so to speak, is a perpetual factory of idols.