In order to the attaining of all useful knowledge this is most necessary, that we fear God; we are not qualified to profit by the instructions that are given us unless our minds be possessed with a holy reverence of God, and every thought within us be brought into obedience to Him.... As all our knowledge must take rise from the fear of God, so it must tend to it as its perfection and centre. Those know enough who know how to fear God, who are careful in every thing to please Him and fearful of offending Him in any thing; this is the Alpha and Omega of knowledge.

It is not enough for us to be where God is worshipped, if we do not ourselves worship him.

The provisions of Christ's gospel appear mean and scanty to the world, yet they satisfy all that feed on him in their hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

Whatever we have of this world in our hands, our care must be to keep it out of our hearts, lest it come between us and Christ.

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

It is not talking but walking that will bring us to heaven.

It is better to take time to consider before than to find time to repent after.