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.

Every drop of rain hits its appointed target.

To embrace what are called the Calvinistic doctrines was an infallible token of a humble mind.

How many times has He delivered me! Yet, alas! How distrustful and ungrateful is my heart even until the present!

As to myself, if I were not a Calvinist, I think I should have no more hope of success in preaching to men, than to horses or cows.

The art of spreading rumors may be compared to the art of pin-making. There is usually some truth, which I call the wire; as this passes from hand to hand, one gives it a polish, another a point, others make and put on the head, and at last the pin is completed.

When I was young, I was sure of many things; now there are only two things of which I am sure: one is, that I am a miserable sinner; and the other, that Christ is an all-sufficient Saviour. He is well-taught who learns these two lessons.