Whilst a man is persuaded that he has it in his power to contribute anything, be it ever so little, to his salvation, he remains in carnal self-confidence; he is not a self-despairer, and therefore is not duly humbled before God, he believes he may lend a helping hand in his salvation, but on the contrary, whoever is truly convinced that the whole work depends singly on the will of God, such a person renounces his own will and strength; he waits and prays for the operation of God, nor waits and prays in vain

Adam was created, as it were, intoxicated with rejoicing toward God and was delighted also with all the other creatures.

In our sad condition our only consolation is the expectancy of another life. Here below all is incomprehensible.

Demons live in many lands, but particularly in Prussia.

How is God's name hallowed among us? When both our doctrine and living are truly Christian.

People must have righteous principals in the first, and then they will not fail to perform virtuous actions.

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