One of these grand defects, as I humbly conceive, is this, that children are habituated to learning without understanding.

True salvation always produces an abiding change of nature in a true convert. Therefore, whenever holiness of life does not accompany a confession of conversion, it must be understood that this individual is not a Christian.

The devil can counterfeit all the saving operations and graces of the Spirit of God.

Temples have their images; and we see what influence they have always had over a great part of mankind. But, in truth, the ideas and images in men's minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them; and to these they all pay universally a ready submission.

Spiritual delight in God arises chiefly from his beauty and perfection, not from the blessings he gives us.

Lord, stamp eternity on my eyeballs.

Resolved, to confess frankly to myself all that which I find in myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what concerns religion, also to confess the whole case to God, and implore needed help.