As by the revolt of the first man, the image of God could be effaced from his mind and soul, so there is nothing strange in His shedding some rays of grace on the reprobate, and afterwards allowing these to be extinguished.

There is no work, however vile or sordid, that does not glisten before God.

Whenever the Lord holds us in suspense, and delays his aid, he is not therefore asleep, but, on the contrary, regulates all His works in such a manner that he does nothing but at the proper time.

The very word baptizé, however, signifies to immerse; and it is certain that immersion was the practice of the ancient Church.

As far as sacred Scripture is concerned, however much froward men try to gnaw at it, nevertheless it clearly is crammed with thoughts that could not be humanly conceived. Let each of the prophets be looked into: none will be found who does not far exceed human measure. Consequently, those for whom prophetic doctrine is tasteless ought to be thought of as lacking taste buds.

For our hearts are enfeebled by prosperity, so that we cannot make the effort to pray.

Angels are the dispensers and administrators of the divine beneficence toward us.