Though we cannot by our prayers give God any information, yet we must by our prayers give him honor.

They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts.

A good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.

Peace is such a precious jewel that I would give anything for it but truth.

Those that are above business.

There is a burden of care in getting riches; fear in keeping them; temptation in using them; guilt in abusing them; sorrow in losing them; and a burden of account at last to be given concerning them.

We should take heed of pride; it is a sin that turned angels into devils.