But the more we search the Scriptures, the more we perceive, in this doctrine, the fundamental truth of the gospel - that truth which gives to redemption its character, and to all other truths their real power.

The Epistle is a correction of profession without life, and most valuable in this respect.

The Reformation did not directly touch the question of the true character of God's church.

Separation from evil is the necessary first principle of communion with Him ... Separation from evil is His principle of unity

Let those who like society better have it.

I add, that those who are bent on restoring the whole church ought to be well instructed in the word, and to abstain from doing anything under the pretext of simplicity.

During my solitude, conflicting thoughts increased; but much exercise of soul had the effect of causing the scriptures to gain complete ascendancy over me.