Our work is great; our time is short; the consequences of our labors are infinite.

God works powerfully, but for the most part gently and gradually.

The Christian must know that the season, measure, and continuance of his sufferings are appointed by Infinite Wisdom, and designed to work for his everlasting good; and that grace and strength shall be afforded him according to his need.

I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world; but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am

I endeavored to renounce society, that I might avoid temptation. But it was a poor religion; so far as it prevailed, only tended to make me gloomy, stupid, unsociable, and useless.

Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly: I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.

A minister full of comforts & free from failings as an angel, though he would be happy, wouldn't be a good or useful preacher