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

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

Everlasting life is a jewel of too great a value to be purchased by the wealth of this world.

Humility is the great preserver of peace and order in all Christian churches and societies, consequently pride is the great disturber of them, and the cause of most dissensions and breaches in the church.

All obedience begins in the affections, and nothing in religion is done right, that is not done there first.

We must believe that He is able to do what He will, wise to do what is best, and good, according to His promise, to do what is best for us, if we love Him, and serve Him.

God is either your worst enemy or your best friend.