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.

What God requires of us he himself works in us, or it is not done. He that commands faith, holiness, and love, creates them by the power of his grace going along with his word, that he may have all the praise.

Prayer is the midwife of mercy, that helps to bring it forth.

The streams of religion run deep or shallow, according as the banks of the Sabbath are kept up or neglected.

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.

None can know their election but by their conformity to the image of Christ; for all that are chosen are chosen to sanctification.