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.

Above all be much in secret prayer and meditation. By this you will fetch the heavenly fire that must kindle your sacrifice: remember you cannot decline and neglect your duty to your own hurt alone, many will be losers by it as well as you.

I tell you again, God hath not ordinarily decreed the end without the means; and if you will neglect the means of salvation, it is a certain mark that God hath not decreed you to salvation. But you shall find that He hath left you no excuse, because He hath not thus predestined you.

If family religion were duly attended to and properly discharged, I think the preaching of the Word would not be the common instrument of conversion.

Unity in things Necessary, Liberty in things Unnecessary, and Charity in all.

Screw the truth into men's minds.

It is a contradiction to be a sanctified man, or a true christian, and not humble.