Poor people are as much in danger from an inordinate desire towards the wealth of the world as rich from an inordinate delight in it.

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).

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.

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!

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

Brotherly love is still the distinguishing badge of every true Christian.

Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in gay, fine colours, that are but skin-deep.