In a divine commonwealth holiness must have the principal honor and encouragement, and a great difference be made between the precious and the vile.

I did nothing that I might not have done better.

Never does sin so reign in the Church or State, as when it has gained reputation,or, at least, is no disgrace to the sinner,nor is a matter od offence to we who behold it.

The very design of the gospel doth tend to self-abasing; and the work of grace is begun and carried on in humiliation. Humility is not a mere ornament of a Christian, but an essential part of the new creature: it is a contradiction to be a sanctified man, or a true Christian, and not humble.

A little love has made me willingly study, preach, write, and even suffer.

You will cast away your cards and dice when you find the sweetness of youthful learning.

Holiness is nothing else but the habitual and predominant devotion and dedication of soul, and body, and life, and all that we have to God; and esteeming, and loving, and serving, and seeking Him, before all the pleasures and prosperity of the flesh.