Men think all things would be very glorious if they might be done according to their mind. Perhaps, indeed, they would-but with their glory, not the glory of God.

The least grace is a better security for heaven than the greatest gifts or privileges whatsoever.

He can make the dry parched ground of my soul to become a pool and my thirsty barren heart as springs of water. Yes he can make this habitation of dragons this heart which is so full of abominable lusts and fiery temptations to be a place of bounty and fruitfulness unto Himself

If a man teach uprightly and walk crookedly, more will fall down in the night of his life than he built in the day of his doctrine.

For a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation of any portion of Scripture without invocation of God, to be taught and instructed by His Spirit, is a high provocation of him; nor shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who thus proudly engages in a work so much beyond his ability.

Indwelling sin always abides whilst we are in this world; therefore it is always to be mortified.

If we do not abide in prayer, we will abide in temptation.