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.

I once was lost, but now am found.

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

Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God!

If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.

A soul disengaged from the world is a heavenly one; and then are we ready for heaven when our heart is there before us.

The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him December's as pleasant as May.