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.

Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

We must believe that He is able to do what He will, wise to do what is best, and good, according to His promise, to do what is best for us, if we love Him, and serve Him.

What God requires of us he himself works in us, or it is not done. He that commands faith, holiness, and love, creates them by the power of his grace going along with his word, that he may have all the praise.

To wait on God is to live a life of desire toward Him, delight in Him, dependence on Him, and devotedness to Him.

The streams of religion run deep or shallow, according as the banks of the Sabbath are kept up or neglected.

The better day, the worse deed.