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

Cast not away your confidence because God defers his performances. That which does not come in your time, will be hastened in his time, which is always the more convenient season. God will work when he pleases, how he pleases, and by what means he pleases. He is not bound to keep our time, but he will perform his work, honor our faith, and reward them that diligently seek him.

None live so easily, so pleasantly, as those that live by faith.

The flower of youth never appears more beautiful than when it bends toward the sun of righteousness.

You may as soon find a living man who does not breathe, as a living Christian who does not pray.

When he [the slothful person] is pressed to be diligent, either in his worldly affairs or in the business of religion, this is his excuse (and a sorry excuse it is as bad as none).

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