Study hard, for the well is deep, and our brains are shallow.

Prayer must carry on our work as much as preaching; he preacheth not heartily to his people that will not pray for them.

While doubt cannot be expelled, it can be subdued.

It is true, that men may have Christ whenever they are willing to comply with His terms. But if you are not willing now, how can you think you shall be willing hereafter?

Is it but right that our hearts should be on God, when the heart of God is so much on us.

Our very business is to teach the great lesson of self-denial and humility to our people, and how unfit is it then that we should be proud ourselves!

In my library I have profitably and pleasantly dwelt among the shining lights, with which the learned, wise, and holy men of all ages have illuminated the world.