He is great enough that is his own master.

Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Mark in what order: first, our calling; then, our election; not beginning with our election first. By our calling, arguing our election.

We must first pray, that God would make us wise; before we can wish, he would make us happy.

Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.

God loves to see his creatures happy; our lawful delight is His; they know not God that think to please Him with making themselves miserable. The idolaters thought it a fit service for Baal to cut and lance themselves; never any holy man looked for thanks from the true God by wronging himself.

Society is the atmosphere of souls; and we necessarily imbibe from it something which is either infectious or healthful.