How often have not the demons called 'Nix,' drawn women and girls into the water, and there had commerce with them, with fearful consequences.

The best way to drive out the devil, if he will not yield to texts of Scripture, is to jeer and flout him, for he cannot bear scorn.

Stubbornness should have been my middle name.

Not only the adoration of images is idolatry, but also trust in one's own righteousness, works and merits, and putting confidence in riches and power. As the latter is the commonest, so it also is the most noxious.

A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight.

Against the flying ball no valor avails.

There are two days in my calendar: This day and that Day.