It is not I that smite, stab, and slay, but God and my prince, for my hand and my body are now their servants.

No man ought to lay a cross upon himself, or to adopt tribulation, as is done in popedom; but if a cross or tribulation come upon him, then let him suffer it patiently, and know that it is good and profitable for him.

The devil flees before the sound of music almost as much as before the Word of God.

God doesn't slack his promises because of our sins or hasten them because of our righteousness. He pays no attention to either.

What do we older folks live for if not for the care of the young, to teach and train them?

In the midst of the affliction He counsels, strengthens confirms, nourishes, and favors us.... More over, when we have repented, He instantly remits the sins as well as the punishments. In the same manner parents ought to handle their children.

In many countries there are particular places to which devils more especially resort. In Prussia there is an infinite number of evil spirits.