Albert Durer, the famous painter, used to say he had no pleasure in pictures that were painted with many colors, but in those which were painted with a choice simplicity. So it is with me as to sermons.

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.

I would not give one moment of heaven for all the joy and riches of the world, even if it lasted for thousands and thousands of years.

Thus every matter, if it is to be done well, calls for the attention of the whole person.

The truth is mightier than eloquence, the Spirit greater than genius, faith more than education.

For God is wholly present in all creation, in every corner, he is behind you and before you. Do you think he is sleeping on a pillow in heaven? He is watching over you and protecting you.

He that will maintain that man's free will is able to do or work anything in spiritual cases, be they never so small, denies Christ.