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

The anger of a meek man is like fire struck out of steel, hard to be got out, and when it is, soon gone.

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

Tears are a tribute to our deceased friends. When the body is sown, it must be watered. But we must not sorrow as those that have no hope; for we have a good hope through grace both concerning them and concerning ourselves.

The kingdom of heaven was never intended to indulge the ease of triflers, but to the rest of them that labor.

Those that forget to attend God with their praises may perhaps be compelled to attend him with their prayers.

It is better to get wisdom than gold. Gold is another's, wisdom is our own; gold is for the body and time, wisdom for the soul and eternity.