It's a blessed thing to die daily. For what is there in this world to be accounted of! The best men according to the flesh, and things, are lighter than vanity. I find this only good, to love the Lord and his poor despised people, to do for them and to be ready to suffer with them....and he that is found worthy of this hath obtained great favour from the Lord; and he that is established in this shall ( being conformed to Christ and the rest of the Body) participate in the glory of a resurrection which will answer all.

He who stops being better stops being good.

You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!

If any man whatsoever hath carried on the design of deposing the King and disinheriting his posterity; or if any man hath yet such a design he should be the greatest traitor and rebel in the world; but, since the Providence of God hath cast this upon us, I cannot but submit to Providence.

Make the iron hot by striking it.

On becoming soldiers we have not ceased to be citizens.

Some people have food, but no appetite; others have an appetite, but no food. I have both. The Lord be praised.