Satan would seem to be mannerly and reasonable; making as if he would be content with one-half of the heart, whereas God challengeth all or none: as, indeed, He hath most reason to claim all that made all. But this is nothing but a crafty fetch of Satan; for he knows that if he have any part, God will have none: so the whole falleth to his share alone.

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.

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

How endless is that volume which God hath written of the world! Every creature is a letter, every day a new page.

If the sun of God's countenance shine upon me, I may well be content to be wet with the rain of affliction.

Now you say, alas! Christianity is hard; I grant it; but gainful and happy. I contemn the difficulty when I respect the advantage. The greatest labors that have answerable requitals are less than the least that have no regard. Believe me, when I look to the reward, I would not have the work easier. It is a good Master whom we serve, who not only pays, but gives; not after the proportion of our earnings, but of His own mercy.