I find it most true that the greatest temptation outside of hell is to live without temptations; if water stands, it rots; faith is the better for the sharp winter storm in its face and grace withers without adversity. The devil is but God's master fencer to teach us to handle our weapons.

He who duly esteemeth Christ, is a noble bidder, and so a noble and liberal buyer.

I think it is possible on earth to build a young, new Jerusalem, a little, new heaven of this surpassing love. God, either send me more of this love, or take me quickly over the water, where I may be filled with his love.

Show yourself a Christian by suffering without murmuring. In patience possess your soul - they lose nothing who gain Christ.

You will not be carried to Heaven lying at ease upon a feather bed.

I have been benefited by praying for others; for by making an errand to God for them I have gotten something for myself.

Consider, it is impossible that your idol sins and you can go to heaven together; and that those who will not part with these do not indeed love Christ at the bottom, but only in word and show, which will not do the business.