A man pleaser cannot be true to God, because he is a servant to the enemies of his service; the wind of a man's mouth will drive him about as the chaff, from any duty, and to any sin.

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.

This is the sanctification of your studies: when they are devoted to God, and when He is the end, the object, and the life of them all.

Be careful how you spend your time: Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of.

To live among such excellent helps as our libraries afford, to have so many silent wise companions whenever we please.

A man pleaser cannot be true to God, because he is a servant to the enemies of his service; the wind of a man's mouth will drive him about as the chaff, from any duty, and to any sin.

I preached as never sure to preach again, And as a dying man to dying men.