Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.

As if men did not die fast enough, they are ingenious at finding out ways to destroy one another.

None are sent empty away from Christ but those who come to him full of themselves.

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

By the light of nature we see God as a God above us, by the light of the law we see Him as a God against us, but by the light of the gospel we see Him as Emmanuel, God with us.

Though He had so much work to do with others, yet He [Jesus] chose sometimes to be alone, to set us an example.

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