Esther came to a proud imperious man; we come to the God of love and grace.

Meekness is calm confidence, settled assurance, and rest of the soul. It is the tranquil stillness of a soul that is at rest in Christ. It is the place of peace. Meekness springs from a heart of humility, radiating the fragrance of Christ.

I shall be supplied with whatever I need; and, if I have not everything I desire, I may conclude it is either not fit for me, or I shall have it in due time.

He whose head is in heaven need not fear to put his feet into the grave.

Those that forget to attend God with their praises may perhaps be compelled to attend him with their prayers.

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

The prayers and supplications that Christ offered up were, joined with strong cries and tears, herein setting us example not only to pray, but to be fervent and importunate in prayer. How many dry prayers, how few wet ones, do we offer up to God!