What we count the ills of life are often blessings in disguise, resulting in good to us in the end. Though for the present not joyous but grievous, yet, if received in a right spirit, they work out fruits of righteousness for us at last.

Why wilt thou be so sottish, such an enemy to thyself, as to prefer puddle-water, and that poisoned too and stolen, before pure living waters out of thy own well?

It is easy to be religious when religion is in fashion; but it is an evidence of strong faith and resolution to swim against a stream to heaven, and to appear for God when no one else appears for Him.

The first lesson in Christ's school is self-denial.

The riches we impart are the only wealth we shall always retain.

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

They that die by famine die by inches.