The religion of a sinner stands on two pillars; namely, what Christ did for us in the flesh, and what he performs in us by his Spirit. Most errors arise from an attempt to separate these two.

An accession of wealth is a dangerous predicament for a man. At first he is stunned if the accession be sudden, and is very humble and very grateful. Then he begins to speak a little louder, people think him more sensible, and soon he thinks himself so.

Eloquence is vehement simplicity.

The Old and New Testaments contain but one scheme of religion. Neither part of this scheme can be understood without the other.

The first step towards knowledge is to know that we are ignorant.

Think of the ills from which you are exempt, and it will aid you to bear patiently those which now you may suffer.

Duties are ours; events are God's. This removes an infinite burden from the shoulders of a miserable, tempted, dying creature. On this consideration only, can he securely lay down his head, and close his eyes.