A modest dress is a very good thing, if it be the genuine indication of a humble heart, and is to instruct; but it is a bad thing if it be the hypocritical disguise of a proud ambitious heart, and is to deceive. Let men be really as good as they seem to be, but not seem to be better than really they are.

You may as soon find a living man who does not breathe, as a living Christian who does not pray.

The more reverence we have for the Word of God, the more joy we shall find in it.

The best evidence of our having the truth is our walking in the truth.

The first lesson in Christ's school is self-denial.

The riches we impart are the only wealth we shall always retain.

It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true.