Regeneration expresses those supernatural, divine, new qualities imparted by the Spirit to the soul, which are the principle of all holy action.

To see a man humble under prosperity is one of the greatest rarities in the world.

Let all Arminians know: we have as high an esteem for faith as any men in the world, but yet we will not rob Christ to clothe faith.

Some providences, like Hebrew letters, must be read backwards.

Whatever be the ground of one's distress, it should drive him to, not from God.

If time be a ring of gold, opportunity is the rich diamond that gives it both its value and glory.

I think it is not very difficult to discern by the duties and converses of Christians, what frames their spirits are under. Take a Christian in a good frame, and how serious, heavenly, and profitable, will his converses and duties be! what a lovely companion is he during the continuance of it!