I have no pleasure in any man who despises music. It is no invention of ours: it is a gift of God. I place it next to theology. Satan hates music: he knows how it drives the evil spirit out of us.

You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say

Daily there have to be many troubles and trials in every house, city, and country. No station in life is free of suffering and pain, both from your own, like your wife or children or household help or subjects, and from the outside, from your neighbors and all sorts of accidental trouble.

To pray well is the better half of study.

Now the Church is not wood and stone, but the company of believing people; one must hold to them, and see how they believe, live and teach.

We are but the instruments or assistants, by whom God works.

Prayer is climbing up into the heart of God.