It is the duty of every Christian to be Christ to his neighbor.

To pray diligently is more than half the task.

Without armaments peace cannot be kept; wars are waged not only to repel injustice but also to establish a firm peace.

After theology I give to music the highest place and the greatest honor.

God does not work salvation for fictitious sinners. Be a sinner and sin vigorously... Do not for a moment imagine that this life is the abiding place of justice; sin must be committed.

My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.

Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong, but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world.