The kingdom of God does not consist in talk, but in power, that is, in works and practice. God loves the 'doers of the word' in faith and love, and not the 'mere hearers,' who, like parrots, have learned to utter certain expressions with readiness.

The devil is God's ape!

Christians fight best on their knees. Whatever good may be done is done and brought about by prayer.

Mankind has a free will; but it is free to milk cows and to build houses, nothing more.

Our faith is an astounding thing-astounding that I should believe him to be the Son of God who is suspended on the cross, whom I have never seen, with whom I have never become acquainted.

Look to it that you do not try to do all of it, do not try to do too much, lest your spirit grow weary. Besides, a good prayer mustn't be too long. Do not draw it out. Prayer ought to be frequent and fervent.

To be convinced in our hearts that we have forgiveness of sins and peace with God by grace alone is the hardest thing.