Many pass for saints on earth whose souls are in hell.

The man who has the will to undergo all labor may win to any good.

We are not to look upon our sins as insignificant trifles. On the other hand, we are not to regard them as so terrible that we must despair. Learn to believe that Christ was given, not for picayune and imaginary transgressions, but for mountainous sins; not for one or two, but for all; not for sins that can be discarded, but for sins that are stubbornly ingrained.

Lord God, I thank Thee that Thou hast been pleased to make me a poor and indigent man upon earth. I have neither house nor land nor money, to leave behind me. Thou hast given me wife and children, whom I now restore to Thee. Lord, nourish, teach, and preserve them as Thou hast me.

A simple man with Scripture has more authority than the Pope or a council.

Nothing is more unbecoming to a teacher of the Word than flippancy. He must be serious and should not act like a clown.

Those with prodigious skill in music are better suited for all things.