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.

No attribute of God is more dreadful to sinners than His holiness.

It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with.

Better to get up late and be wide awake then, than to get up early and be asleep all day.

We have a cunning adversary, who watches to do mischief, and will promote errors, even by the words of scripture.

They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts.

See what a hidden life the life of a good Christian is, and how much it is concealed from the eye and observation of the world. The most important part of the business lies between God and our own souls, in the frame of our spirits and the working of our hearts, in our actions that no eye sees except the all-seeing God. Justly are the saints called God's hidden ones, and His secret is said to be with them. They have meat to eat and work to do that the world does not know of, as well as joys, griefs, and cares that a stranger does not share.