As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the fashion nor the last out of it.

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

Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: one design, one desire: entire devotion to God.

I desired as many as could to join together in fasting and prayer, that God would restore the spirit of love and of a sound mind to the poor deluded rebels in America.

Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.

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.

Do not any longer contend for mastery, for power, money, or praise. Be content to be a private, insignificant person, known and loved by God and me....of what importance is your character to mankind, if you was buried just now. Or if you had never lived, what loss would it be to the cause of God.