We have seen that the Son of God created the world for this very end, to communicate Himself in an image of His own excellency. ... When we behold the light and brightness of the sun, the golden edges of an evening cloud, or the beauteous (rain)bow, we behold the adumbrations of His glory and goodness; and in the blue sky, of his mildness and gentleness.

Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.

The enjoyment of God is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied.

You all have by you a large treasure of divine knowledge, in that you have the Bible in your hands; therefore be not contented in possessing but little of this treasure.

Resolved, to examine carefully, and constantly, what that one thing in me is, which causes me in the least to doubt the love of God; and to direct all my forces against it.

Resolved, never to suffer the least motions of anger to irrational beings.

Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will.