To be able to bear provocation is an argument of great reason, and to forgive it of a great mind.

The gospel chargeth us with piety towards God, and justice and charity to men, and temperance and chastity in reference to ourselves.

We have no cause to be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; but the Gospel of Christ may justly be ashamed of us.

If God were not a necessary Being of Himself, He might almost seem to be made for the use and benefit of men.

Piety and virtue are not only delightful for the present, but they leave peace and contentment behind them.

Are we proud and passionate, malicious and revengeful? Is this to be like-minded with Christ, who was meek and lowly?

Wisdom and understanding are synonymous words; they consist of two propositions, which are not distinct in sense, but one and the same thing variously expressed.