But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole of religion.

A truly humble man is sensible of his natural distance from God; of his dependence on Him; of the insufficiency of his own power and wisdom; and that it is by God's power that he is upheld and provided for, and that he needs God's wisdom to lead and guide him, and His might to enable him to do what he ought to do for Him.

Those who are in a state of salvation are to attribute it to sovereign grace alone, and to give all the praise to Him who maketh them to differ from others.

Resolved, to endeavor to obtain for myself as much happiness, in the other world, as I possibly can.

The best, most beautiful, and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music.

He, whose heart is fixed, trusting in Christ, need not be afraid.

I make it my rule, to lay hold of light and embrace it, wherever I see it, though held forth by a child or an enemy.