This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.

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?

You may know God, but not comprehend Him.

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.

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

Most (Christians) have an ungrounded trust in Christ, hoping that He will pardon, justify and save them, while the world has their hearts, and they live to the flesh. And this trust they take as justifying faith.

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.