The bottom of the soul may be in repose, even while we are in many outward troubles; just as the bottom of the sea is calm, while the surface is strongly agitated.

Give me 100 men that hate nothing but sin, and love Jesus Christ, and we'll shake England for God.

Let your words be the genuine picture of your heart.

Read the most useful books, and that regularly and constantly.

Even in the greatest afflictions, we ought to testify to God, that, in receiving them from his hand, we feel pleasure in the midst of the pain, from being afflicted by Him who loves us, and whom we love.

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.

Wine, one of the noblest cordials in nature.