Good works are the seals and proofs of faith; for even as a letter must have a seal to strengthen the same, even so faith must have good works.

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

When God contemplates some great work, He begins it by the hand of some poor, weak, human creature, to whom He afterwards gives aid.

Some plague the people with too long sermons; for the faculty of listening is a tender thing, and soon becomes weary and satiated.

You should not believe your conscience and your feelings more than the word which the Lord who receives sinners preaches to you.

Nothing is more sweet than harmony in marriage, and nothing more distressing than dissension.

Riches, understanding, beauty, are fair gifts of God.