Tranquillity consisteth in a steadiness of the mind; and how can that vessel that is beaten upon by contrary waves and winds, and tottereth to either part, be said to keep a steady course? Resolution is the only mother of security.

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

Recreation is intended to the mind as whetting is to the scythe, to sharpen the edge of it, which otherwise would grow dull and blunt,--as good no scythe as no edge.

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

It is not sin that kills the soul, but impenitence.

That which the French proverb hath of sickness is true of all evils, that they come on horseback, and go away on foot; we have often seen a sudden fall or one meal's surfeit hath stuck by many to their graves; whereas pleasures come like oxen, slow, and heavily, and go away like post-horses, upon the spur.

God loveth adverbs; and cares not how good, but how well.