It cannot be that the people should grow in grace unless they give themselves to reading. A reading people will always be a knowing people.

In souls filled with love, the desire to please God is continual prayer.

It is no marvel that the devil does not love field preaching! Neither do I; I love a commodious room, a soft cushion, a handsome pulpit. But where is my zeal if I do not trample all these underfoot in order to save one more soul?

You have one business on earth – to save souls.

I have so much to do that I spend several hours in prayer before I am able to do it.

Having, First, gained all you can, and, Secondly saved all you can, Then give all you can.

Gay and costly apparel directly tends to create and influence lust.... The fact is plain and undeniable, it has the effect both on the wearer and beholder. You kindle a flame, which, at the same time consumes both yourself and your admirers.