All obedience begins in the affections, and nothing in religion is done right, that is not done there first.

The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.

God took Eve from the side of Adam, not from his foot to be his menial or slave or servant, not from his head to be his mental superior, and did take him from that which is nearest his heart, that he might love her, and that which is under his arm, that he might protect her.

There is a burden of care in getting riches; fear in keeping them; temptation in using them; guilt in abusing them; sorrow in losing them; and a burden of account at last to be given concerning them.

Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of mercy in petitions, and returning it in praises; it proves and maintains the spiritual life.

Those who deceive others, deceive themselves, as they will find at last, to their cost.

Shallows where a lamb could wade and depths where an elephant would drown.