The great Master Gardener, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, in a wonderful providence, with his own hand, planted me here, where by his grace, in this part of his vineyard, I grow; and here I will abide till the great Master of the vineyard think fit to transplant me.

Set not your heart upon the world, since God hath not made it your portion.

To believe Christ's cross to be a friend, as he himself is a friend, is also a special act of faith

I assure you by the Lord, your adversaries shall get no advantage against you, except you sin, and offend your Lord, in your sufferings.

It is comfort to the believer that all things are possible.

Why should I tremble at the plough of my Lord, that maketh deep furrows on my soul? I know He is no idle husbandman, He purposeth a crop.

Many are friends to the success of reformation, not to reformation.