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.

. . . when we cannot do the good we would, we must be ready to do the good we can.

The anger of a meek man is like fire struck out of steel, hard to be got out, and when it is, soon gone.

We cannot expect too little from man nor too much from God.

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.

The counsels and decrees of God do not truckle to the frail and fickle will of man.

Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.