Regeneration is a spiritual change; conversion is a spiritual motion.

Since therefore all things are ordered in subserviency to the good of man, they are so ordered by Him that made both man and them.

Works make not the heart good, but a good heart makes the works good.

Self is the great antichrist and anti-God in the world, that sets up itself above all else.

Frequently renew settled and holy resolutions. A soldier unresolved to fight may be easily defeated...The weakness of our graces, the strength of our temptations, and the diligence of our spiritual enemies, require strong resolutions.

Pride is self contending with God for preeminence.

Unbelief was the first sin, and pride was the first-born of it.