On every occasion of uneasiness, we should retire to prayer, that we may give place to the grace and light of God and then form our resolutions, without being in any pain about what success they may have. In the greatest temptations, a single look to Christ, and the barely pronouncing his name, suffices to overcome the wicked one, so it be done with confidence and calmness of spirit.

Nothing short of God can satisfy your soul.

You have nothing to do but to save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. And go not only to those that need you, but to those that need you most. It is not your business to preach so many times, and to take care of this or that society; but to save as many souls as you can; to bring as many sinners as you possibly can to repentance.

I judge all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity.

Fierce and poisonous animals were created for terrifying man, in order that he might be made aware of the final judgment in hell.

If doing a good act in public will excite others to do more good, then 'Let your light shine to all.' Miss no opportunity to do good.

No circumstances can make it necessary for a man to burst in sunder all the ties of humanity.