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

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

The beauty of holiness is that which the grave, that consumes all other beauty, cannot touch, or do any damage to.

The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.

Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness make goodness much more serviceable.

Those that have so much power over others as to be able to oppress them have seldom so much over themselves as not to oppress.

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