Joy is increased by spreading it to others.
Never forget that the end of a sermon is the salvation of the people.
A holy man is a mighty weapon in the hands of God.
Just as the roots of trees take firmer hold when they are contending with the wind; so faith takes firmer hold when it struggles with adverse appearances.
One gem from that ocean is worth all the pebbles of earthly streams.
It is not so much great talents that God blesses, as great likeness to Christ.