The Bible is the book that makes fools of the wise of this world; it is only understood by the plain and simple hearted.

If anyone could have gained heaven as a monk, then I would indeed have been among them.

Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. No merchant or tradesman would set himself to work if he did not hope to reap benefit thereby.

I can't keep the sparrows from flying around my head, but I can keep them from making a nest in my hair.

The proverb has it that Hunger is the best cook. The Law makes afflicted consciences hungry for Christ. Christ tastes good to them. Hungry hearts appreciate Christ. Thirsty souls are what Christ wants. He invites them: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Christ's benefits are so precious that He will dispense them only to those who need them and really desire them.

I'd rather see heaven crash from the skies than one grain of God's truth die.

Though we be active in the battle, if we are not fighting where the battle is the hottest, we are traitors to the cause.