It is impossible to separate works from faith- yea, just as impossible as to separate burning and shining from fire.

We old folks have to find our cushions and pillows in our tankards. Strong beer is the milk of the old.

God wants our conscience to be certain and sure that it is pleasing to Him. This cannot be done if the conscience is led by its own feelings, but only if it relies on the Word of God.

We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished.

The worship of God....should be free at table, in private rooms, downstairs, upstairs, at home, abroad, in all places, by all peoples, at all times

The most damnable and pernicious heresy that has ever plagued the mind of man was the idea that somehow he could make himself good enough to deserve to live with an all-holy God.

The devil doesn't stay where there is music.