Death to a good man is his release from the imprisonment of this world, and his departure to the enjoyments of another world.

It is better to get wisdom than gold. Gold is another's, wisdom is our own; gold is for the body and time, wisdom for the soul and eternity.

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

There are remains of great and good men, which, like this mantle, ought to be gathered up and preserved by the survivors, their sayings, their writings, their examples, that, as their works follow them in the reward of them, they may stay behind in the benefit of them.

Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

Though we cannot by our prayers give God any information, yet we must by our prayers give him honor.

The grace that saves them is the free undeserved goodness and favor of God.