The true Christian hero will appear in the cause of Christ, not only when it is prevailing, but when it seems to be declining; (he) will be on the right side, though it be not the rising side.

...When we are waiting upon God to bless us, we should stir up ourselves to bless him.

We should take heed of pride; it is a sin that turned angels into devils.

You have been used to take notice of the sayings of dying men — this is mine: That a life spent in the service of God, and communion with him, is the most comfortable and pleasant life that one can live in the present world.

Brotherly love is the badge of Christ's disciples.

The God of Israel is sometimes a God who hides Himself, but never a God who absents Himself; sometimes in the dark, but never at a distance.

The fear of God reigning in the heart is the beauty of the soul.