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

My one aim in life is to secure personal holiness, for without being holy myself I cannot promote real holiness in others.

I can by no means approve the scurrility and contempt with which the Romanists have often been treated. I dare not rail at, or despise, any man: much less those who profess to believe in the same Master. But I pity them much; having the same assurance, that Jesus is the Christ, and that no Romanist can expect to be saved, according to the terms of his covenant.

Proceed with much prayer, and your way will be made plain.

The best helps to growth in grace are the ill usage, the affronts, and the losses which befall us. We should receive them with all thankfulness, as preferable to all others, were it only on this account, that our will has no part therein.

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

Sing lustily and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength.